Hero - Mike Lupica

Hero

By Mike Lupica

  • Release Date: 2010-11-02
  • Genre: Favorite Characters for Kids
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 443 Ratings

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

    3
    By Elisaboss
    Not as good as the others but mike lupica is still the best sports author
  • Stunning

    5
    By Millime88
    This 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

    5
    By RyRyson
    They should have a sequel for this book
  • Sequel

    5
    By Evan_28
    Sure hope that sequel comes soon. Hero is my favorite mike lupica book. At least until hero 2 comes out.
  • AWESOME

    5
    By Cyko4cy
    This book was action-packed, And very mysterious I loved it!!
  • Awesome book!

    5
    By Tennisgirl255
    WHERE'S THE SECOND?! I THOUGHT HE WAS MAKING A SECOND?! I'm a very impatient girl.
  • Better ending

    3
    By Zack 24
    The book was really good. The only thing missing is either a better ending or a sequel.
  • Hero

    5
    By 200379674ggjk
    Great book i wish there was another book
  • Omg

    5
    By Mehappy647
    It 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

    5
    By Flackmac
    It was great! Needs a hero 2