Heat
Mike Lupica
Summary
This novel is about a 12 year-old boy, Michael, who has a passion for baseball. But there is one catch, he has to keep quiet. He came over on a boat from Cuba to Florida with his dad, Papi, and his brother, Carlos. Since then, his father has died. Carlos is only 17 so if they get caught they could be sent back to Cuba or split up in the states. Once Carlos turns 18 he can file for custody of Michael. Michael can pitch 80 mph. But some of the coaches have complained about him, they think he is older than 12. And he is suspended until his birth certificate is found. With the help from Ellie, her dad, El Grande (a pitcher for the Yankees) they contact Cuba and find the certificate. Michael uis now able to play, and go to Williamsport, PA for the Little League World Series
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Nick Swisher as "El Grande Gonzalez"
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Luis Manzo as "Michael Arroyo"
Michael is a 12-year old Cuban refugee with a love for baseball. He came over on a boat when he was young, since then his father has died and is now living with his 17-year old brother. These two boys get help from Mrs. Cora for food.
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Manny Ramirez as "Manny Cabrera"
Manny is Michael's best friend and his best catcher. No matter what Manny sticks in there with Michael and no matter how fast Michael is pitching Manny doesn't complain.
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Josh Duhamel as "Mr. Gibbs"
Mr. Gibbs is a man who loved the Brooklyn Dodgers as a young boy and still loves the Dodgers now even though they moved to Los Angeles. Mr. Gibbs tries to help Michael get back into baseball so that he can pitch in the Little League World Series.
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Betty White as "Mrs. Cora"
Mrs. Cora is a nice old lady who lives in the same apartment as Michael and his brother, Carlos. Mrs. Cora protects these boys like they are her own and says she is they're grandma to keep them together.
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Selena Gomez as "Ellie Gonzalez"
Ellie is El Grande's daughter but does not want Michael and Manny to know that. Ellie wants to be treated regularly not like royalty so she keeps this secret to herself until Michael spots her on TV at a Yankees game.
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Carlos Correa as "Carlos Arroyo"
Carlos is Michael's older brother. Carlos is working two jobs in order to provide for Michael and himself. Carlos is keeping quiet until he turns 18 so that him and Michael can stay together, with the help of Mrs. Cora of course.
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Turnstile
Michael went through the TURNSTILE at Yankee Stadium and was surprised how big the field was.
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Coherent
Michael does not possess the ability to talk to girls in any sort of COHERENT manner.
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Plight
Michael has a PLIGHT in his life, and it is important for his baseball career to get it resolved.
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Carl Hiaasen, author of "Hoot"
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Ryan M. --> Flyer Creator
Ryan loves baseball, and it has been his favorite sport since second grade. Ryan currently has one dog named AJ, he is a cockapoo. Although, Ryan has had three dogs his whole life. Ryan would recommend this book to any boy who has a love for sports. But this is definitely a "must read" for all baseball fans.
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