The Marble Champ By Gary Soto Summary

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“Smash!” went the marbles while they smashed together “LUPE WINS”. She won after not giving up and trying her best. In the story “The Marble Champ” by Gary Soto. There is a un athletic and very,very smart girl named Lupe. But after practicing marbles and not giving up. But things are about to change.

First, Lupe never gave up practicing how?. Well, first she would always squeeze her thumbs against two large pink erasers for a long time. She would keep doing it even her thumbs were sore and tired. Also It questioned her parents why he thumbs were so sore and pink and purple.
Also, She did push ups on her fingertips on her thumb and pinkie.

Next, She never stopped even the opponents were better than her. First she goes against her brother