Arcady's parents were arrested and killed because they were "enemy of the people/Soviet state". His life is defined by his ability to score soccer goals in the orphanage yard. These goals earn him food rations and respect. Inspectors come to view the orphanage. "Butterball", the director, demands that Arcady show off his soccer skills in front of the inspectors with the loose promise that maybe one of the inspectors is a soccer coach for the Red Army Soccer Club. One of the inspectors is impressed by Arcady . . .but not with his soccer skills but with his courage. "Ivan Ivanych" adopts him and the two of them help each other process the evil of Communism and thrive despite its threats and affects.
*Highly recommend.
Strategies: asking questions, building schema
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