Danilo Was Here

ISBN: 006315966X

Author: Burgess, Tamika

Condition: New

From the acclaimed author of Sincerely Sicily, Tamika Burgess, comes a timely coming-of-age story about a young boys fight to save his family and his dreams in the aftermath of the US military invasion of Panamá. Perfect for fans of Janae Marks, Adrianna Cuevas, and Chrystal D. Giles!Danilo Osorio Jr.s baseball skills were once the pride of his father and entire hometown of El Chorrillo, Panamá. But that was then, and this is nowFollowing 1989's Operation Just Cause, a US military invasion that left his neighborhood decimated, Danilo couldnt care less about baseball or the father who abandoned him for opportunities in the States. Now Danilos focus is taking care of his mamá and sister and trying to save them all from needing to relocate to a refugee camp.When Danilo unintentionally catches the eye of a baseball recruiter and is offered the opportunity to visit and train in California-the same place as his fathers last known address-he is tasked with deciding to go or stay. But if playing baseball could help him find his father and secure the extra funds his family needs, Danilo is willing to travel anywhere, even to the very country responsible for destroying his home.Between his tough-as-nails baseball coach, ultracompetitive teammates, and overly enthusiastic host family, Danilos plans encounter some curveballs. And when his turn to bat finally comes, hell have to decide what and who hes actually fighting for.