Bubba & Giganto - Odds Against Us - by Lea Schizas
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- Pub. Date: June 2008
- Publisher: 4RV Publishing LLC
- Format: Paperback, 72pp
- ISBN-13: 9780979751363
- ISBN: 0979751365
Synopsis
He hates his name, Bubba, because it gives bullies an excuse to pick on him,
especially when he starts at a new school. So what does Bubba do the first day he steps off the bus? Bumps into the biggest kid there.
However, instead of slugging the new comer, Giganto,as Bubba calls David, becomes his friend. Are they ever different: quiet, non-confrontational Giganto and tough with a temper Bubba. But David has a secret -- a dangerous secret.
Bullying Giganto seems the norm at school, 'til Bubba steps in. After some exchanges of words between the bullies and Bubba and a soccer challenge, Giganto's deadly secret will be revealed.
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Bullies, Soccer, Friendship, and Forgivenessby beverly_mcclure
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August 31, 2009: Lea Schizas has written another page turner. Once I started reading about Bubba and David, AKA Giganto, I couldn't stop. Before I knew it I'd read the whole story. I'm so glad I did.
Bubba (yes, Bubba, not Bobby or Brendan) Jacobson, tough guy, smart mouth, sensitive heart, and David (Giganto) Montana, nice guy, picked on by bullies, big and clumsy, are the least likely of friends. But when they meet on the first day of ninth grade a remarkable friendship is formed. This is Bubba's first year at Pierson High, and he's delighted to discover they have a soccer team. Questions arise, however, when Bubba and David try out for the team. Why does Mr. Ambrose, the gym teacher, tell Bubba not to push David (Giganto) into something he doesn't want to do? What is the secret about the boy who died during a soccer scrimmage the previous year? Is David (Giganto) connected to the tragedy? And why is Jason, all-star athlete with an attitude, so determined David doesn't make the team?Ms. Schizas is a master at surprise endings. Just when you think you know all the answers, she changes the questions with an unexpected twist or two. I never saw this one coming.Themes of bullies, soccer, friendship, and forgiveness are woven through this short story, making it one boys can relate to and will enjoy reading. I recommend it for reluctant readers, children who perhaps are facing their own bullies, and also for sports lovers and everyone who enjoys a fast-paced book with continuous action.Bubba and Giganto, Against All Oddsby dmcdine
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May 13, 2009: The challenges presented to school age children are tremendous. The expectations of achieving good grades are high on the list, especially by parents and teachers. Many times higher on the list for many students is fitting in and belonging to a group, and acceptance by their peers.
Bubba arrives at his fourth new school with a large chip on his shoulder. Without a filter, Bubba normally speaks his mind before thinking. He tends to judge a book by its cover, until he meets David. His initial thoughts were not pleasant towards David and without even realizing it an unlikely friendship develops quickly.Bubba becomes David's "protector" and "cheerleader" against the few fellow students. And for the first time in Bubba's life he realizes he was the culprit of many cruel remarks towards past classmates. This revelation hits Bubba to the core of his foundation and with determination and loyalty, Bubba attempts to stand up for David against immeasurable odds of peer pressure. Will he succeed? Lea Schizas expertly weaves in past bullying behavior and a change of heart towards others for this heartwarming story of friendship and acceptance. Learn more about Lea and her well accomplished writing career at: www.leaschizas.com
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