Lupica, Mike.
HEAT
New York : Puffin Books, 2007
Michael Arroyo’s father brings him to the US so that he will be able to pitch in the Little League World Series and make a name for himself. But before Michael can get there, his father dies, leaving him and his seventeen-year-old brother Carlos fearful of being discovered by the authorities. When Michael’s incredible pitching ability causes a competitor to challenge his age, he must produce a birth certificate that is lost somewhere in Cuba. Now Michael and Carlos must hide from a well-meaning admirer who happens to work for social services while they try to make ends meet and keep their Papi’s dream alive. This fast-paced sports story is upbeat and fun to read, even for someone like me who avoids a sports story at all costs. (New Hampshire Isinglass Teen Read Award committee)
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