Hero

De: Mike Lupica

Narrado por: Dan Bittner

The number-one New York Times-best-selling author writes about a different kind of champion.

Fourteen-year-old Billy Harriman can feel the changes. The sharpening of his senses. The incredible strength. The speed, as though he can text-message 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.

©2010 Mike Lupica (P)2010 Penguin

Reseñas de la Crítica

“[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)

Good but not my favorite Lupica book

All I can say is where is the ending? I felt like there was still an hour to go, and the music kicked in and it was over.

I love Mike Lupica’s books, this one is definitely different, and although it was fine, it wasn’t quite as tight as most of his sports themed books.

Great for boys, lots of action, some violence

What made the experience of listening to Hero the most enjoyable?

Hearing the reader's voice made the character more exciting

What other book might you compare Hero to and why?

_Dark Life_ by Kat Falls

What about Dan Bittner’s performance did you like?

His voices for each character were great

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The further into the book you get, the more you want to finish it.

Any additional comments?

My 10-year old thinks it is an awesome book.

Loved this but...

It left me hanging at the end
I was just listening to it and when it said it was done, I was disappointed because I really like the book. but still AMAZING

Great book

The only thing that would have to go back and I don't think that is not an issue with a lot more fun and addicting and I don't think that is not an issue with a lot more fun and addicting and I have a great way of saying it. Ok I just keep using the same button to say all this. :D

Great book for younger reader

Would you listen to Hero again? Why?

once was enough, but it was compelling the first time through.

What about Dan Bittner’s performance did you like?

yes he did a great job!