Mike Lupica

“Every kid wants to be a superhero. Well, be careful what you wish for – you might get it. This is the amazing story of Zach Harriman and nothing Mike Lupica has written will thrill you like this.

Lupica’s action sequences are thrilling and fast-paced….[a] solid purchase where Mike Lupica and the Yankees are popular.

As he did in Heat, Lupica skillfully juggles the baseball drama with the larger social issues that swirl around it, vividly putting a human face on the immigration crisis.

Strike Zone brings the game of baseball to life, but moreover, it addresses immigration, a current issue in U.S. culture and politics. Teens will choose to read Strike Zone as a “sports book” but will root for Nick both on and off the field. The Garcia family’s desire to become legal U.S. citizens is well woven into this fast-paced story.

A sure-fire hit with readers who love sports.

Lupica has crafted another fine sports story for the middle school reader.

Young readers, no matter their level of interest in the game, will be drawn in by this touching, timely story.

There is plenty of great football action to keep the sports enthusiasts engaged, and the information about concussive injury is easily understood and applied. This is an entertaining read that also imparts an important message.

Lupica kicks off a new series starring a pair of 8-year-old twins who solve sports-themed mysteries . . . Along with plenty of suspenseful sports action, the author highlights in both tales the values of fair play, teamwork, and doing the “right thing.” . . . the supporting cast shows some racial and ethnic diversity. Wholesome, uncomplicated fare for the younger Matt Christopher crowd.

Mike Lupica is bringing his sports knowledge and excellent writing ability to the chapter book world…[Zach and Zoe] have exciting playoff games, supportive parents, and act true to their ages . . . there is no evil involved in the mysteries, and the community is supportive. It is evident early on who or what is behind the mysteries, but this should be a positive for youngsters who are just getting started with guessing the outcomes of chapter books.

Zach and Zoe are likable and kind to each other, and their parents are supportive. Lupica knows how to write sports action with a heart . . . Give these to young readers who are looking for easy sports fiction or who are new to the mystery genre.

In the best traditions of sports writing, this will leave readers both breathless and thoughtful.

As is characteristic of Lupica’s books, the sports segments, most particularly the football portions, are exceptionally well written.

This Moneyball story with kids is on the money.

Fantasy League . . . is the feel good book of the year.

This Moneyball story with kids is on the money.

This is a wonderful book by a great writer. All football fathers and sons will enjoy it.

There’s plenty of action for sports fans, and readers will root for Will and his teammates till the very last page.

[F]ootball fans will…respond to the detailed and exciting game action once the season gets rolling and find inspiration in Will and his teammates’ tenacity.

Will’s ingenuity and loyalty are encouraging, causing readers to want to cheer him on as he makes his dream come true.