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Name: Point guard
Author: Mike Lupica

During the home team’s basketball season, Gus faces the challenges of friendship and prejudice. He must lap up the turmoil of Cassie joining the boys’ team and Steve’s ridicule of his Dominican roots, all while navigating school, sports, and personal growth.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Mike Lupica

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