Hero
By Mike Lupica
- Release Date: 2010-11-02
- Genre: Favorite Characters for Kids
Description
From the #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica comes the story of one unsuspecting boy poised to follow in his superhero father’s footsteps
Fourteen-year-old Billy Harriman can feel the changes. The sharpening of his senses. The incredible strength. The speed, as though he can textmessage himself across miles. The confidence and the strange need to patrol Central Park at night. His dad had been a hero, a savior to America and a confidante of the president. Then he died, and the changes began in Billy. What Billy never knew was that his father was no ordinary man-he was a superhero, battling the world's evil. This is a battle that has been waged for generations and that knows no boundaries.
And now it's Billy's turn to take on the fight. It's Billy's turn to become a hero.
“[N]othing Mike Lupica has written will thrill you like this.” –William Goldman, author of The Princess Bride
“Sportswriter and novelist Lupica offers a change of pace from his previous sports stories for younger readers, deftly reworking the traditional superhero origin story into a moving tale of adolescent growth.” –Publisher’s Weekly
“[T]he stage is set for a sequel to what looks like a surefire hit.” –School Library Journal
Reviews
Not bad
3By ElisabossNot as good as the others but mike lupica is still the best sports authorStunning
5By Millime88This is the best book I have ever read by far. You will NOT be able to put this book down!! Lots of twists you wouldn't expect, awesome characters, and overall just flawless story. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a stunning adventure. I also want to see this made into a movie!Best book
5By RyRysonThey should have a sequel for this bookSequel
5By Evan_28Sure hope that sequel comes soon. Hero is my favorite mike lupica book. At least until hero 2 comes out.AWESOME
5By Cyko4cyThis book was action-packed, And very mysterious I loved it!!Awesome book!
5By Tennisgirl255WHERE'S THE SECOND?! I THOUGHT HE WAS MAKING A SECOND?! I'm a very impatient girl.Better ending
3By Zack 24The book was really good. The only thing missing is either a better ending or a sequel.Hero
5By 200379674ggjkGreat book i wish there was another bookOmg
5By Mehappy647It was amazing the best fiction book I could read. A lot of action and enough mystery to hook me on. What will happen to the metal zach threw? Who will find them? Does zach need power from the metal? What will zach do without "him"? Make a second one quick!Hero
5By FlackmacIt was great! Needs a hero 2Great Book
5By 12345!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It's an action pact book that will want u to read it all day. One of the best books I've read in awhile. I really recommend this book to others!!! :DHero
5By raidersrocAmazing bookHero
5By Marspg23A compelling story of a young teen who inca world of evil doesn't know who to trustGreat
5By MoMurphy13I'm a girl and @ first it looked like a boy book but it is now one of my favs...... Loved every minute of it!Amazing book!!!!!!!!!
5By IndysmasterA great book by mike lupica very inspiringGREAT BOOK.. But
5By Club penguin manWE WANT ANOTHER BOOK!!Great book, but they messed up the names.
5By ipodz99Everywhere I checked, the main character is supposed to be Billy... In this book, it's Zack. What's up with that?Awesome
5By ShlbybewI love this book but when I read the description I thought wait it's Zach not Billy they should check that!!!Awesome
5By PCBSThis book should be turned into a movie highly recommend it!
