Hero

By: Mike Lupica

Narrated by: Dan Bittner

From the #1 bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw.

Zach Harriman knew that his dad was something of a hero, a man trusted by the president to solve international crises at a moment's notice. Suddenly people are telling him he has powers - people who know much more about his father than Zach ever did. But there are the Bads, who appear out of nowhere and attack him and his best friend. One thing is clear: he can do things ordinary people cannot. Like fend off grown men as though he possesses the strength of a hundred. Like sense when evil is about to strike. And evil is about to strike in a very big way. Zach Harriman is his father's son. And he, too, is a hero.

"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."
- William Goldman, author of The Princess Bride

Critic reviews

Praise for 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

THE BEST BOOK EVER

It was great. Everything about it was just amazing. I had to read for a book report and wish there was a sequel.

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!

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.