O'Brien, Alex

"With no team in rural town, Zoey tries out for Bantam girls team the city. She makes the cut and, knowing that the income from her family's farm won't cover the fees, pushes herself to overcome her shyness and try to raise funds to play. Zoey's talent and eagerness on the ice impress the coach, team captain, and goalie. But not all of her teammates are as accepting, especially when her skills challenge rich Mel for the top spot. Another teammate teases Zoey about her rural background, and her father's embarrassing behavior at a game makes things even worse. Will Zoey ever feel like she belongs?"--Provided by publisher.

"With no team in rural town, Zoey tries out for Bantam girls team the city. She makes the cut and, knowing that the income from her family's farm won't cover the fees, pushes herself to overcome her shyness and try to raise funds to play. Zoey's talent and eagerness on the ice impress the coach, team captain, and goalie. But not all of her teammates are as accepting, especially when her skills challenge rich Mel for the top spot. Another teammate teases Zoey about her rural background, and her father's embarrassing behavior at a game makes things even worse. Will Zoey ever feel like she belongs?"--Provided by publisher.

"On the surface, fourteen-year-old Chris is pretty average, playing hockey and having friends. But underneath it all, Chris is depressed, full of self-blame and negative thoughts. He quits his hockey team, feeling he has let them down, but his doctor suggests that he should pick up another sport. Chris starts playing soccer, and the positive benefits of sport start to take effect: he is motivated and has fewer self-doubts. But former hockey teammate Trent is on the team, and his suspicions about Chris and his emotional state threaten Chris's acceptance and recovery"--Publisher.