Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros

Best friends Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won’t change the difficulties they are both having at home-not without each other’s help.

This year, athletically gifted Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his school work. better grades will surely stop Isaacs parents from arguing all the time. Meanwhile, academically gifted Marco plans on finally winning his father’s approval by earning a spot on the school’s basketball team.

but will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?