doesn't want people to know who she is
Mr. Gibbs
Be careful not to trust this person
His hero is El Grande.
is a someone who can keep a secret
The unofficial parent of two parentless boys.
Mr. Amorosa
has a crush on Ellie
Mr. Lima
"Say as little as possible, little one" (74).
Because when the game ended, he knew the next stop for him was the empty apartment at 825 Gerard. (92).
works for ACS; Michael tries to con him with the help of Uncle Timo.
Has a crush on Maria
uses his dad's words to guide his actions
forgives Michael when he is being a jerk
Baseball made him feel normal (92).
works with Mrs. C to help the boys stay together
iafraid that he will be taken from his brother
I tried to make a joke of it. I told them they were talking to your agent...That is when Mr. Lima let me go (55).
He was loyal, funny, smarter than he let on, loved baseball (40).
gets his "on the helmet" during a game
victim of a purse snatching
"...because he was doing what he did before every game, neatly laying out his equipment...his instruments (62).
gives Carlos an internship
Officer Crandall
father is El Grande
is a great pitcher, but doesn't seem to have a team
