Hockey has been Nick Taglio's life since he was five years old, so when a massive concussion benches him--possibly for good--everything seems to fall apart, including his schoolwork, his family relationships, his friendships, and his love life.
Hockey stars Mike "Crazy" Keats and his Cree Indian friend, Dakota, are caught in a web of violence which makes winning a championship the least of their concerns.
Joseph "Gump" Larken, goalie for the Spokane Chiefs, is not bothered by playing second string to the first woman in the Western Hockey League, but he is not certain about how to handle the accusation that his closest friend on the team might be involved with illegal steroids.
Sidney Crosby gave his first interview at age seven, and was bullied because of his talent. He never let the pressure get to him, and went on to become the youngest NHL captain to win the Stanley Cup.
Fourth-grader Sylvie Scruggs is old enough to join her town's new junior ice-hockey team, and she is a really good skater, even if she does have a tendency to close her eyes when she shoots, but fifth-grader Jamie Redmond does not like younger kids on the team, and when someone starts pulling pranks on Sylvie she is convinced that Jamie is responsible--and she enlists the help of her friends to prove it and get even.
"Engaging images accompany information about hockey records. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by the publisher.
In this book, 20 simple words and phrases--like puck, skates, and goal!--are paired with colorful photos to illustrate beginning hockey concepts. This winning combination is sure to score big with your little fan!.
