Heat
A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up in the Bronx while dealing with the loss of his father and the pressures of being a talented baseball player.
Book Series · 2 Books
In order from Heat to Strike Zone.
The Heat series is a set of 2 chapter books by Mike Lupica, published between 2006 and 2019. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 270 pages.
A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up in the Bronx while dealing with the loss of his father and the pressures of being a talented baseball player.
2 books · Published 2006–2019
A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up in the Bronx while dealing with the loss of his father and the pressures of being a talented baseball player.
A young pitcher faces fears beyond the baseball field as his family navigates immigration challenges.
There are 2 books in the Heat series. It began with Heat in 2006, and the newest book, Strike Zone, was published in 2019.
Start with Heat and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Strike Zone (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 59,000 words (272 pages).
Heat (Book #1) is the shortest at 58,938 words (220 pages).
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