Mike Lupica
Mike Lupica is an American author and sports columnist known for his young adult fiction. His notable works include "Travel Team," which explores themes of teamwork and perseverance in youth sports, and "Heat," a story centered around a young baseball pitcher facing challenges on and off the field. Lupica's writing often reflects his deep passion for sports and the experiences of young athletes.
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Books by Mike Lupica
2 books available
Heat
by Mike Lupica
3.9(1,314)
Orphaned Cuban refugee Michael Arroyo, a twelve-year-old pitching star, must hide his age and work to keep his family together while leading his team towards the Little League World Series, all while avoiding authorities who threaten to separate him from his brother.
Travel Team
by Mike Lupica
4.1(10,087)
After being cut from the travel team his legendary father once led, a small but determined twelve-year-old forms his own underdog basketball squad to prove that heart, not height, defines a true champion.