Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious warmth. But his firepower is definitely nothing set alongside the warmth Michael encounters in his day-to-day existence. Recently orphaned after his dad led the family’s get away from Cuba, Michael’s just family members is his seventeen-year-old sibling Carlos. If Sociable Solutions hears of their scenario, they’ll be separated in the foster-care system-or worse, sent back to Cuba. Jointly, the boys carry on only, dodging bills and anyone who asks too many queries. But then someone wonders how a twelve-year-old boy may throw with as very much power as Michael Arroyo throws. Without way to demonstrate his age group, no delivery certificate, no mother or father to combat for his cause, Michael’s secret globe is blown widely open, and he discovers that family can come in the most unexpected sources.

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