Overview
From the acclaimed author of Sincerely Sicily, Tamika Burgess, comes a timely coming-of-age story about a young boyās fight to save his family and his dreams in the aftermath of the US military invasion of PanamĆ”. Perfect for fans of Janae Marks, Adrianna Cuevas, and Chrystal D. Giles!
Danilo Osorio Jr.ās baseball skills were once the pride of his father and entire hometown of El Chorrillo, PanamĆ”. But that was then, and this is nowā¦
Following 1989's Operation Just Cause, a US military invasion that left his neighborhood decimated, Danilo couldnāt care less about baseball or the father who abandoned him for opportunities in the States. Now Daniloās focus is taking care of his mamĆ” and sister and trying to save them all from needing to relocate to a refugee camp.
When Danilo unintentionally catches the eye of a baseball recruiter and is offered the opportunity to visit and train in Californiaāthe same place as his fatherās last known addressāhe is tasked with deciding to go or stay. But if playing baseball could help him find his father and secure the extra funds his family needs, Danilo is willing to travel anywhere, even to the very country responsible for destroying his home.
Between his tough-as-nails baseball coach, ultracompetitive teammates, and overly enthusiastic host family, Daniloās plans encounter some curveballs. And when his turn to bat finally comes, heāll have to decide whatĀ andĀ who heās actually fighting for.Ā Ā
This book title, Danilo Was Here, ISBN: 9780063159662, by Tamika Burgess, published by HarperCollins (January 21, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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