Pacific Crossing by Gary Soto (English) Paperback Book

Description: Pacific Crossing by Gary Soto In this sequel to Sotos "Taking Sides," Lincoln and Tony take up the martial art of kempo and are selected as exchange students to Japan. Soon, Lincoln learns that his Japanese family, and people everywhere, are not much different from his family in California. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Lincoln and Tony take up the martial art of kempo, they never imagine that it will lead them to Japan as exchange students.They have little idea of what lies ahead when they fly from San Francisco to Tokyo, but when it comes time to return home, Lincoln has learned that his Japanese family, and people everywhere, are not unlike his family back in California.The authors keen understanding of his characters produces a story that is both touching and enlightening.-Publishers Weekly Author Biography Gary Sotos first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Associations Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at garysoto.com. Review "The authors keen understanding . . . produces a story that is both touching and enlightening."--Publishers Weekly -- Review Quote "The authors keen understanding . . . produces a story that is both touching and enlightening."--Publishers Weekly -- Description for Bookstore Hardcover published in 1992 0-15-259187-7 First paperback edition 1992 0-15-259188-5 Details ISBN0152046968 Author Gary Soto Short Title PACIFIC CROSSING Pages 144 Language English ISBN-10 0152046968 ISBN-13 9780152046965 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2003 Place of Publication Boston, MA Country of Publication United States Residence Berkeley, CA, US DOI 10.1604/9780152046965 AU Release Date 2003-03-01 NZ Release Date 2003-03-01 US Release Date 2003-03-01 UK Release Date 2003-03-01 Publisher Houghton Mifflin Publication Date 2003-03-01 Imprint Houghton Mifflin Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins Audience Age 8-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138846830;

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