In "Heat #2" by Nic Stone, the story continues to follow the life of a young, talented baseball player who grapples with the challenges of pursuing his dreams while navigating personal and societal pressures. As he faces intense competition and the weight of expectations from family and friends, he must also confront issues of identity and belonging. The narrative delves into themes of resilience, friendship, and the quest for one's own path, showcasing the protagonist’s journey to find his voice both on and off the field while learning the importance of staying true to himself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Shuri, Shuri a Black Panther Adventure .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 80 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2020 by Chapter Books .

Nic Stone is a native of Atlanta and a Spelman College graduate. After working extensively in teen mentoring and living in Israel for a few years, she returned to the United States to write full-time. Dear Martin, her first novel, is loosely based on a series of true events involving the shooting deaths of unarmed African American teenagers. Shaken by the various responses to these incidents--and to the pro-justice movement that sprang up as a result--Stone began the project in an attempt to examine current affairs through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's teachings. You can find her fangirling over her husband and sons on Twitter and Instagram at @getnicced or on her website nicstone. info.