The Closest I've Come
Marcos Rivas is desperate to escape the projects, his neglectful mother, and her abusive boyfriend, but when he is picked for a class at his high school targeting smart students who are underperforming, he initially resists.
Marcos Rivas wants to find love.
He's sure not getting it at home, where his mom's racist boyfriend beats him up. Or from his boys, who aren't exactly the hug it out type. Marcos yearns for love, a working cell phone, and maybe a pair of sneakers that aren't falling apart. But more than anything, Marcos wants to get out of Maesta, his hood—which seems impossible.
When Marcos is placed in a new after-school program for troubled teens with potential, he meets Zach, a theater geek whose life seems great on the surface, and Amy, a punk girl who doesn't care what anyone thinks of her. These new friendships inspire Marcos to open up to his Maesta crew, too, and along the way, Marcos starts to think more about his future and what he has to fight for. Marcos ultimately learns that bravery isn't about acting tough and being macho; it's about being true to yourself.
| SKU | 120417 |
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| ISBN | 9780062488541 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 336 |
| Product Type | Paperback Books |
| Book Type | Young Adult Novels |
| Primary Contributor | The Closest I've Come |
| Age Groups | Ages 13 to 15, Ages 16 to 18 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |