Continet Book report for Quarter 3

          I read " Taking Sides", by Gary Soto. The book was about a teenage boy who lives with his mother, because his father got a divorce and left them out in the cold. They were living in the ghetto when, after they're house had been robbed again, his mom decided enough was enough, and they were going to move and live somewhere nice. Where if you aren't in a fancy home, and had lots of money, well what were you doing there at all. It just so happens that their new city is very near their old city. He then has to leave all his friends, and his ex-girlfriend behind. His new school has basically all white students and very safe, very much unlike his old school. The boy, Lincoln, is also an extremely good basketball player, easily the best at both schools. It's about how he learns to get new friends and adapt to his new coach, who is really a pain in the butt, and has something very personal against Lincoln, and all Mexican and Hispanic people. His mother is dating a guy that Lincoln isn't real fond of at first, but soon learns that they are kind of similar, and eventually Lincoln accepts his mothers boyfriend. When Lincoln's new school has a game against his old school, well, it gets very interesting with all the drama, and Lincoln liking a girl who just moved from his old school like him, and to get the whole story, well I guess you'll just have to read the book to find out.
           I very much indeed liked Taking Sides, and I enjoyed reading every chance I had. This book really, kind of made sense to me, and kind got my attention better than most books. This book was for sure one of the best books, I have ever read, I know that for a fact. It wasn't too lengthy in detail in where you get lost, yet it wasn't undetailed. It met right in the middle, in my happy zone, if you will. You should definetly think about reading this book if the last couple books you read really disappointed you and left you stranded. You should also think about if you have any interest in sports, basketball especially. This book may please your needs then. If you like mythical book styles, and fiction, than this book is not for you. Which means this book is for sure not in your range. Overall I would reccomend this for most people.
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