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When the Great Depression makes it nearly impossible to secure steady work, Cal Chin and Barney Young turn to their passion for basketball. In 1939, the two friends tour the country representing a Chinese American team, facing the challenges of travel, discrimination, and the hope of a better future.
Their journey showcases the resilience of Chinese Americans during a turbulent era while exploring themes of friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of the American dream on the hardwood.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laurence Yep
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