"Heat" by Mike Lupica follows the story of a young, talented baseball pitcher named Michael Arroyo, who dreams of making it to the major leagues. Living in the Bronx with his older brother, Michael faces numerous challenges, including the pressures of youth, family responsibilities, and the looming threat of being taken away by social services. Despite his struggles, Michael’s passion for baseball and determination to succeed shine through. With the help of his friends and mentors, he learns valuable lessons about hard work, friendship, and the importance of believing in oneself while striving to achieve his dream. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

This book was published in 2007 by Puffin Books .

Mike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including the Home Team series, QB 1, Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world's finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, he writes for Daily News (New York) and is an award-winning sports commentator. You can visit Mike Lupica at MikeLupicaBooks. com.