Heat by Mike Lupica Storyboard by Will Brooks
Storyboard Text
- Heat by Mike LupicaStoryboard created by Will Brooks
- Main Characters
- Plot
- ,The book Heat takes place in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City near Yankee Stadium. The main character, Michael, lives in an apartment building with his olderbrother. The book follows Michael from his home to his Little League baseball field, just outside of his neighborhood and around Yankee Stadium . Michael lives in a poorer section of the city.
- Conflict
- The main character of the book is Michael Arroyo. He is a 12 year old pitcher for a Little League team, the Clippers. Michael lives with his older brother, Carlos in their apartment alone. Carlos is 17 years old and he has been working jobs to pay the rent and buy food for himself and Michael since their dad died. Michael and Carlos are Cuban immigrants. Manny is Michael's best friend and plays catcher on Michael's team
- Solution
- Michael and his brother Carlos have been living alone since there father died. Their neighbor Ms. Cora helps look after them the best she can. They are afraid of being found out that they are living by themselves because they do not want to be separated and placed in foster care. Meanwhile, the Little League wants Michael's birth certificate for him to play and they cannot find it.
- Conclusion and Reaction
- Michael and Carlos are having a hard time paying the bills since their father died and they are afraid of being found out because they do not want to be split up. Mr. Gibbs from family services comes to help them get Michael's birth certificate and they are scared he will find out they are living by themselves. Michael dreams of playing inthe Little League World Series but will not be able to play if they don't have some help.
- Michael meets Ellie, whose father is a Major League pitcher for the Yankees, and he is also a Cuban immigrant. When he finds out that Michael can't play baseball because he cannot find his birth certificate, he calls n some favors and gets it for him so he canplay. Meanwhile, Ms. Cora talks to Mr. Gibbs and wants to be Michael and Carlos'sguardian,but he agrees to temporary custody as long as Carlos agrees to work withhim.
- In conclusion, everything works out for the best for everyone in this book. The book shows how friends can help each other through hard times. Also, it is usually more helpful to be honest about your situation and ask for help rather than keeping secrets. I enjoyed this book because I love baseball and I liked the characters.
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