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Lincoln, a Mexican‑American teenager, spends the summer in Japan practicing the martial art of kempo. Feeling out of place in a white gi, he learns that whether as a fellow student, a kempo opponent, or a friend, people share common interests such as baseball, family values, and new friendships. With guidance from his Japanese brother Mitsuo, Lincoln finds that cultural differences can be overcome through mutual respect and shared enthusiasm.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gary Soto
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