Icebreaker

by Steven Barwin

tagged: friendship, stepfamilies

Description

Gregg Stokes can tell you exactly when his life took a turn for the worse. It was the day his new stepsister, Amy, joined the starting line-up of his hockey team, and everyone immediately felt the deep chill between them. Can they thaw their icy relationship for the sake of the team
and their new family? [Fry Reading Level - 3.4

About the Author

Steven Barwin leads a double life as a writer and a teacher. He is the author of a number of sport-themed books, including Orca Sports titles Hardball and Hurricane Heat. He has also written for numerous television shows and contributed to the creation of the NASCAR and World Wrestling DVD board games. Steven lives in Toronto with his family.

Age:: 9 to 13
Grade:: 4 to 8
Reading age:: 7 to 10

Awards

Winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens - Canadian Children's Book Centre

Editorial Review

Icebreaker explores the problems and challenges of step siblings and newly blended families that do not always blend harmoniously.
...we have a strong story likely to appeal to young teens experiencing similar problems.
Recommended.

— Resource Links, Volume 16, No. 4

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