Danny and Uno become fast friends after a very rocky start. Half-black Uno beat Danny after he accidentally hurt his mentally retarded younger brother with the stick while playing stick ball on his first day in town. Half-Mexican Danny can't control his pitches which, aside from being wild, are awesome. He was cut from his prep high school team even though he was a fantastic hitter. Both boys are living without their fathers. Danny discovers that his Dad is in prison. Uno is working to earn enough money to go and live with his father and his new family. This books deals with violence - including violence to self, and underage drinking, and refers to sexual promiscuity, rightfully earning its YA designation.
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