Fighting El Fuego
Pete Birle
Library Binding
(Av2 by Weigl, July 30, 2013)
My name is Francisco Diaz. But dont call me that. Dont call me Francis, Frankie, or Frank either. I go by my nickname, Paco. When I tell you to call me Paco, I mean it. The last thing you want to do is make me mad. When I get mad everything gets hazy and el fuego, the fire, takes over. Once that fires lit, theres nothing I can do to put it out. So I get into fights all the time at school. Everyone with an opinion wants to help me, but I dont want their help. My parents are making me see some psychologist, and she recommended that I buy a punching bag. She actually wants me to hit something when I get angry! I guess its better than hitting the side of someones face. Here I am, at some dirty gym near my home in Philadelphia. Im learning how to box so my father wont send me to military school. The head trainer, Coach Castillo, is tough, and he seems to really have it out for me. Some people heal in a hospital, some heal at home-my therapy starts here in this gym, fighting el fuego. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to your AV2 Audio Chapter Book. Test your knowledge with a fun self-assessment activity. Hear the book come to life as you read along in your own book.
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