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Available
Call number
Publication
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages
277
Description
When sophomore Shane Hunter's father is arrested for money laundering at his Lexus dealership, the star pitcher's life of affluence and private school begins to fall apart.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
277 p.; 8.25 inches
ISBN
0544439554 / 9780544439559
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LibraryThing member Codyf5
This book is a great book! In my opinion the best book ive ever read.if you are interested in baseballl and like mysteries and some drama this is the book for you! This book is about a boy named shane whose father was sellign illegal things out of his company to other people, he was sent to jail.
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Shane was a very good pitcher for his private school but was forced to go to a different school. Then the school lead him to some bad things. But, he was playing his old team and pitching nervous as can be the ball let loose from his hand harder than he has ever thrown the ball. It wasnt outside it was up and in, high heat. Show Less
LibraryThing member mjsimonsen
A good book for reluctant male readers in middle school or high school. The plot is sound, but the characters, with the exception of Shane Hunter, are all two-dimensional. The character of Coach Grandison is especially stereotypical. The book's strengths: simple sentences, short chapters, quality
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writing. The book's weaknesses: characterization, baseball scenes lack substance, appeals almost exclusively to boy readers; girls find this book unappealing. Show Less
LibraryThing member jasmyn9
Shane Hunter lives a privileged life. He has a great house, a great family, and goes to a great school. On top of that he is the best closing pitcher for baseball anyone has seen in high school in a long time. But that all changes when the police show up to arrest his father.
Shane's life changes
Baseball plays a very major role in the story and I really don't know much about it. That may have been one of the reasons I did not rate this as highly as I may have. Also, there were times Shane came across a bit wrong to me. Not incorrect wrong, but there was just something off in the way he behaved that didn't quite flow with the story.
Othewise, this was a great story of dealing with life.
3/5
Shane's life changes
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quickly and dramatically. He resents his new life and starts to fall into bad habits with bad people. But there is still hope for Shane. He has a strong group of people trying to help him, he just needs to learn to let them.Baseball plays a very major role in the story and I really don't know much about it. That may have been one of the reasons I did not rate this as highly as I may have. Also, there were times Shane came across a bit wrong to me. Not incorrect wrong, but there was just something off in the way he behaved that didn't quite flow with the story.
Othewise, this was a great story of dealing with life.
3/5
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LibraryThing member ctmsmasl
High heat would be a great book for all of the sports fans out there. Not only does it have nonstop baseball action, but also a large personaltwist to it. Shane is the best closer his high school has and he plans to keep it that way until he finds out that his father killed himself because of the
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stress of being connected to drug lords. Then he quits the baseball team, has to move out of his house, and he has to go to a different school. Only then does he find his true feelings about baseball. Show Less
LibraryThing member ctmsrybo
“High Heat” by Carl Deuker is a battle between sports and life, lived by Shane Hunter. Shane is a lucky kid. He has good friends, lots of money, and baseball skills. Shane’s dad owns a Lexus dealership, and contributes to why Shane can afford to attend Shorelake High, a rich private school
One aspect of “High Heat” in which I really liked was the theme. The message portrayed in the story says that you have to fight through adversity, and stick to the ones you love. This is entirely true in the book, as the Hunter family’s life is turned upside down from the accusations against the father. The family loses much, but gains more in bonding and love for each other. This is also proven in real live, as families, communities, countries, and the world have to bond together to create unity and equality between one another.
Another part of Carl Deuker’s “High Heat” which I enjoyed was how sports were so seamlessly tied in with Shane’s personal life. Before his father’s problems, Shane was riding high as a closer for Shorelake High. After his father’s problems, Shane doesn’t know what to do, or how to go about baseball. His skills diminish, and he considers quitting baseball all together. Basically, baseball can affect Shane’s life, and Shane’s life can affect his baseball in “High Heat.” This tie-in between baseball and the life of Shane was very effective, and worked out well due to the author’s great writing skills.
In the novel, I also liked the different side conflicts that arose. One of these conflicts was between Shane and a boy named Reese. Coincidentally, Reese had moved into Shane’s old house, and was now starring on Shane’s old baseball team. In an exhibition match between the two teams, Shane drills Reese in the head, injuring him and sending him to the hospital. Another conflict in the book is how Shane starts to associate himself with the wrong crowd in Seattle. He begins to get into trouble, and it escalates from there. These side conflicts in “High Heat” really add to the main conflict, and create a real –life scenario depicted by Carl Deuker.
In conclusion, “High Heat” was an exciting book about baseball and life intertwined. My overall rating for it would have to be 4.5 out of five stars. The theme in the book of fighting through adversity is really true to life. Also, the tie – in between sports and life really works well for Deuker, and it enhances the book. Also, the side conflicts extending the main conflict really give Shane a challenge, just like many kids face in the real world. I would recommend this book to any sports fanatic looking for a real treat.
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where Shane also plays baseball. Everything in his life is riding high until his Dad is suddenly convicted of a crime. The police say that he was associated with money laundering, which is where a large amount of his money is coming from. His family, along with the community, is shocked. After it seems like it can’t get any worse for Shane and his family, the un-thinkable occurs. Shane, along with his sister and mom, have to bond together and make the most of their already tattered life.One aspect of “High Heat” in which I really liked was the theme. The message portrayed in the story says that you have to fight through adversity, and stick to the ones you love. This is entirely true in the book, as the Hunter family’s life is turned upside down from the accusations against the father. The family loses much, but gains more in bonding and love for each other. This is also proven in real live, as families, communities, countries, and the world have to bond together to create unity and equality between one another.
Another part of Carl Deuker’s “High Heat” which I enjoyed was how sports were so seamlessly tied in with Shane’s personal life. Before his father’s problems, Shane was riding high as a closer for Shorelake High. After his father’s problems, Shane doesn’t know what to do, or how to go about baseball. His skills diminish, and he considers quitting baseball all together. Basically, baseball can affect Shane’s life, and Shane’s life can affect his baseball in “High Heat.” This tie-in between baseball and the life of Shane was very effective, and worked out well due to the author’s great writing skills.
In the novel, I also liked the different side conflicts that arose. One of these conflicts was between Shane and a boy named Reese. Coincidentally, Reese had moved into Shane’s old house, and was now starring on Shane’s old baseball team. In an exhibition match between the two teams, Shane drills Reese in the head, injuring him and sending him to the hospital. Another conflict in the book is how Shane starts to associate himself with the wrong crowd in Seattle. He begins to get into trouble, and it escalates from there. These side conflicts in “High Heat” really add to the main conflict, and create a real –life scenario depicted by Carl Deuker.
In conclusion, “High Heat” was an exciting book about baseball and life intertwined. My overall rating for it would have to be 4.5 out of five stars. The theme in the book of fighting through adversity is really true to life. Also, the tie – in between sports and life really works well for Deuker, and it enhances the book. Also, the side conflicts extending the main conflict really give Shane a challenge, just like many kids face in the real world. I would recommend this book to any sports fanatic looking for a real treat.
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LibraryThing member Salsabrarian
Shane is a standout baseball pitcher at his private high school. He and his family live comfortably in a high-end housing development. When Shane's father is arrested for money laundering and consequently commits suicide, the family's fortunes turn downward. The family moves to city housing and
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Shane attends public high school where he joins a scrappy baseball team. In a game against his old high school, his pitch hits a player in the head and sends him to the hospital. The event has shaken the confidence and game of both boys. It's a struggle for Shane to get back to where he was but with the aid of a no-nonsense coach, the boy he hit, and the lure of the sport itself, he's stronger and wiser for the process. Show Less
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Awards
Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee — 2006)
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Middle Grade — 2007)
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (Nominee — 2007)
Iowa Teen Award (Nominee — 2006)
Gateway Readers Award (Nominee — 2006)
Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award (Nominee — 2007)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Recommended — 2008)
Evergreen Teen Book Award (Nominee — 2006)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Young Adult Book Award — 2006)
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (Middle School — 2004)
Call number
J4D.Deu