Strike Zone

Name: Strike Zone
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (30 reviews)
Author: Mike Lupica

Pitch Perfect: A Timely Sports Tale

Written byMike Lupica

Narrated byAnthony Rey Perez

Length5h35m

Release dateSeptember 10, 2019

GenreChildren's Audiobooks, Literature & Fiction, Sports Fiction

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.8 (30 ratings)

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Author	Mike Lupica
Narrator	Anthony Rey Perez
Runtime	5h35m
Published	September 10, 2019
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (30 ratings)
Categories	Children's Audiobooks, Literature & Fiction, Sports Fiction
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Mike Lupica's 'Strike Zone' is a home run of a story that hits all the right notes. This follow-up to 'Heat' delivers a powerful blend of sports action and heartfelt family dynamics, set against the backdrop of today's America. Narrator Anthony Rey Perez brings the story to life with a vibrant, authentic voice that captures the spirit of young Nick Garcia and his immigrant family. What sets this audiobook apart is its ability to weave a compelling narrative around the universal themes of dreams, diversity, and determination, all while keeping the baseball action fast and furious.

Tags: Sports Fiction for KidsImmigration StoriesBaseball AudiobooksDiverse CharactersFast-Paced ListensTimely Themes

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Expert narration by Anthony Rey Perez brings every character and scene to life across 5h35m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

As a long-time fan of sports fiction, I was delighted to find 'Strike Zone' in my audiobook library. Anthony Rey Perez's narration is nothing short of exceptional. He effortlessly switches between characters, capturing the essence of each with unique voices and inflections. The story itself is a compelling blend of sports action and family drama, with Nick Garcia's journey as a young baseball prodigy serving as a backdrop for exploring timely themes of immigration and identity. The pacing is spot-on, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats, eager to find out if Nick will strike out or hit a home run. My only minor critique is that some of the adult characters could have been more fully developed, but this is a small flaw in an otherwise outstanding audiobook.

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