Tangerine

Paul Fisher is the main character He joins the soccer team and becomes more confident as he makes new friends Paul starts becoming known for his own abilities instead of just being Eriks brother Victor Cruz is the captain of the soccer team He is a strong leader who expects his teammates to work hard and respect each other Tino Cruz is one of Pauls teammates and Victors younger brother He is energetic loyal and protective of his friends and family Luis Cruz is Victors and Tinos older brother He is hardworking and teaches Paul about tangerines and how much effort goes into growing them Joey Costello is one of Pauls teammates and friends He helps Paul feel welcome and gives him someone he can trust Henry Dobbins is one of Pauls soccer teammates He works hard and is part of the team that helps Paul feel like he belongs Jorge Morales is a member of the soccer team He works with the other players and becomes part of Pauls new group of friends Ravi Patel is another soccer player on Pauls team He is part of the group that gives Paul a sense of friendship and belonging Erik Fisher is Pauls older brother and a star football player He cares a lot about popularity and success but treats Paul badly Arthur Bauer is Eriks friend and a football player He is part of Eriks football group and is not a member of Pauls soccer team Arthur Fisher is Paul and Eriks father He focuses heavily on Eriks football career and does not always notice the problems in his family Mrs Fisher is Paul and Eriks mother She wants to protect her family but often has trouble accepting the truth about Erik Coach Walski is Pauls soccer coach He helps Paul become part of the team and encourages the players to work together The soccer team becomes very important to Paul because it gives him friends and a place where he feels accepted Through soccer Paul becomes more confident and learns about teamwork loyalty and standing up for himself