In "Strike Zone" by Mike Lupica, we follow the story of a young baseball prodigy named Danny Walker, who is on the brink of his dreams when he faces intense pressure both on and off the field. As Danny navigates the challenges of high school sports, family expectations, and his pursuit of a baseball scholarship, he finds his life intertwined with deeper themes of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice. The story captures the excitement of the game while portraying the emotional struggles that come with chasing one's passion and finding a path to adulthood amid competing demands. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Penguin USA .

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.