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What is the setting of Heat by Mike Lupica?
The book is set in the Bronx, New York. The main character is a young boy named Michael Arroyo, a gifted baseball player/pitcher. Coaches from other teams say that he is too good to be just 12 years old (He can pitch a ball at 80mph).
What is Mike Lupica Heat about?
“Heat” is about a 12-year-old Little League pitcher whom other coaches gang up on for being suspiciously good for his age. “Travel Team” is about a 12-year-old point guard who considers abandoning the sport he loves after ambitious parents decide their team needs to “get bigger,” and cut him for being too small.
What is the main conflict in the book Heat?
What is the conflict in heat? The conflict of the story is that both Michael’s mom and dad are both dead, so legally Michael and Carlos would have to go to a foster home. Then a man doesn’t believe Michael’s fake story about his dad being in Florida to support his ill uncle.
What is the climax of Heat by Mike Lupica?
The climax of this book happens when El grande goes down to cuba to retrieve Michael’s birth certificate. El Grande gives Michael the certificate in the last inning of the Championship game and he decides to pitch. Michael strikes out the final three batters to win the championship game!
What genre is Heat by Mike Lupica?
Novel
Young adult fictionSports FictionBaseball story
Heat/Genres
Who are the main characters in Heat by Mike Lupica?
Main Characters
- The main characters in this novel are Michael Arroyo (who is the lead pitcher for the Clippers)
- Carlos Arroyo- Who is Michael’s brother/guardian.
- Manny Cabrera- Michael’s best friend and is the catcher on the Clippers.
What reading level is Heat by Mike Lupica?
Heat
| Interest Level | Reading Level | ATOS |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 – 8 | Grades 4 – 10 | 5.3 |
Who is the antagonist of Heat by Mike Lupica?
El Grand Gonzalez is the antagonist in this story because he is the one that flies to Cuba and finds Micheal’s birth certificate.
How many pages is the book Heat by Mike Lupica?
256
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780142407578 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Publication date: | 03/01/2007 |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 256 |
What is the theme of the book Heat?
The theme of “Heat” is to never let yourself get down when things are bad and be able to become the same person you were before bad things happen. Even after Michael’s father dies, he is kicked from baseball, and the girl that he likes hates him, he is still able to live life without being constantly depressed.