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Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious high temperature. But his firepower is usually nothing set alongside the warmth Michael encounters in his day-to-day existence. Recently orphaned after his father led the family’s escape from Cuba, Michael’s just family is his seventeen-year-old brother Carlos. If Public Services hears of their situation, they will be separated in the foster-care system-or even worse, repaid to Cuba. Jointly, the boys carry on alone, dodging bills and anyone who asks way too many questions. But then someone wonders what sort of twelve-year-old boy could possibly throw with as very much power as Michael Arroyo throws. Without way to demonstrate his age, no delivery certificate, and no parent to battle for his cause, Michael’s secret globe is blown wide open, and he discovers that family can come from the most unexpected resources.

“The dialogue crackles, and the rich cast of helping characters-especially Michael’s battery partner, catcher and raconteur Manny-nearly steals the show. Top-notch entertainment in the Carl Hiaasen mildew.”-Booklist, starred review