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Santiago is an eleven year older Mexican that migrated to the United States. He only understood a little bit of English. Santiago played soccer with a team, the Lobitos, from Los Angeles. Santiago is scouted from Lobitos to go try out for New Castle Soccer Team, in England.
Santiago is scouted at the age of twelve, but he can’t go because he doesn’t have any money. Also Santiago parents don’t want to let him go because he has to help the family. Afterwards Santiago has another problem blocking his trip because he doesn’t have a passport to go and come back incase he didn’t make it For New Castle Soccer Team.

Through out the book is intense able of what’s going on, and what will happen. The style is based on a true story. Then this book would be good to show what immigrants come to do in the U.S, which its to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles.

By Armando Davalos

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