{"product_id":"chasing-pacquiao-rod-pulido-9780593526736","title":"Chasing Pacquiao","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Rod Pulido delivers the ultimate one-two punch: bare-knuckled, bruising honesty wrapped in humor, sincerity, and sweetness.\" -- Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperience the extreme joys, sorrows, and triumphs of a queer Filipino-American teenager struggling to prove himself in an unforgiving world. A poignant coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003ePatron Saints of Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJuliet Takes a Breath.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelf preservation.\u003c\/i\u003e That's Bobby's motto for surviving his notoriously violent high school unscathed. Being out and queer would put an unavoidable target on his back, especially in a Filipino community that frowns on homosexuality. It's best to keep his head down, get good grades, and stay out of trouble. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when Bobby is unwillingly outed in a terrible way, he no longer has the luxury of being invisible. A vicious encounter has him scrambling for a new way to survive--by fighting back. Bobby is inspired by champion Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao to take up boxing and challenge his tormentor. But when Pacquiao publicly declares his stance against queer people, Bobby's faith⁠--in his hero and in himself⁠--is shaken to the core. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA powerful and unflinching debut that will both shatter and uplift hearts with every read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rod Pulido\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593526732\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593526736\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Viking Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2023 pg. 53\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2023 pg. 147\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/02\/2023 pg. 1","brand":"Rod Pulido","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44080635281663,"sku":"9780593526736","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d851f32f-265e-4469-8863-ce7fdf5ff179.jpg?v=1685487925","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chasing-pacquiao-rod-pulido-9780593526736","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}