Heat
Heat by Mike Lupica, published by Penguin in March 2007, is a reprint edition comprising 256 pages. This juvenile fiction novel centers on Michael Arroyo, a talented young pitcher with dreams of leading his team to the Little League World Series. However, Michael’s journey is complicated by the challenges he faces as a newly orphaned boy living with his older brother, Carlos, after escaping Cuba. The story explores themes of family and resilience as the brothers navigate their precarious situation while keeping Michael’s extraordinary talent a secret.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the pressures of youth sports and the importance of family bonds. As Michael grapples with the fear of being separated from his brother by social services, the story highlights the struggles of orphans and the impact of their circumstances on their aspirations. With elements of sports and recreation, particularly baseball, this book resonates with young readers who share dreams of success on the field while also addressing deeper issues of identity and belonging.
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Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious heat along with aspirations of leading his team all the way to the Little League World Series. But his firepower is nothing compared to the heat Michael faces in his day-to-day life. Newly orphaned after his father led the family’s escape from Cuba, Michael’s only family is his seventeen-yearold brother Carlos. If Social Services hears of their situation, they will be separated in the foster-care system—or worse, sent back to Cuba. Together, the boys carry on alone, dodging bills and anyone who asks too many questions. But then someone wonders how a twelve-year-old boy could possibly throw with as much power as Michael Arroyo throws. With no way to prove his age, no birth certificate, and no parent to fight for his cause, Michael’s secret world is blown wide open, and he discovers that family can come from the most unexpected sources.
Perfect for any Little Leaguer with dreams of making it big–as well as for fans of Mike Lupica’s other New York Times bestsellers Travel Team, The Big Field, The Underdogs, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Game Changers series, this cheer-worthy baseball story shows that when the game knocks you down, champions stand tall.
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