Sliding Into Home
Sliding Into Home by Nina Vincent is a poignant tale published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform on April 26, 2018. This 210-page book, written in English, follows thirteen-year-old Flip Simpson as he navigates the upheaval in his life caused by his adoptive parents’ separation. As he faces the challenges of moving away from his home and leaving his baseball team behind, Flip finds solace in his little sister and new friendships that help him confront his struggles.
Readers will discover Flip’s journey of self-discovery as he meets Ricki, an indigenous classmate who shares his passion for baseball and connects him to his Mayan heritage. Additionally, Zorba, an eccentric houseboat dweller, plays a crucial role in encouraging Flip to confront his fears. The narrative explores themes of family, adoption, and the complexities of race and belonging, particularly as Flip encounters a bully who challenges his newfound sense of pride. This edition offers a thoughtful exploration of resilience and identity amid personal turmoil.
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Thirteen-year-old Flip Simpson’s ideal life just began to crumble. His adoptive parents are splitting up. He’s moving from the only home he’s ever known. He has to leave before his baseball team finishes the playoffs. And his little sister is his only companion. Flip folds under the weight of so much loss until he meets Ricki, an indigenous classmate who loves baseball and gives Flip a sense of pride in his Mayan roots, and Zorba, an eccentric houseboat dweller who is a cross between The Cat in the Hat and Willy Wonka. Zorba possesses an uncanny ability to sense Flip’s fears and doubts and inspires the courage Flip needs to overcome both. Just as life begins to look up, Flip is faced with the challenge of a racist bully. Steve picks at the wounds Flip has tried so hard to mend and brings to the surface questions Flip didn’t know he had about race, culture and belonging. Will Flip rise to the challenge and face Steve, or retreat into himself once again?
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