Timberwolf Challenge

by Sigmund Brouwer, illustrated by Dean Griffiths

tagged: hockey, humorous stories, friendship

Description

Johnny Maverick has come up with an idea to win a fundraising contest for the Howling Timberwolves hockey team. It seems fun, until a girl visits Howling—and starts to win challenges against Johnny. The entire town finds it funny; even worse, his friends Tom and Stu like what's happening.

Also available in French.

About the Authors

Sigmund Brouwer

Bestselling author Sigmund Brouwer was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta, and divides his time between Alberta and Nashville, Tennessee. He has written scores of books across many genres, from children's picture books to scientific thrillers.

Dean Griffiths is a popular picture book artist with more than 25 titles to his name. His many awards include the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Book Prize for Maggie Can’t Wait and the Chocolate Lily Award for Ballerinas Don’t Wear Glasses. His most recent book, Bad Pirate, won the Rainforest of Reading Award. Dean lives in Duncan, British Columbia, with his daughter.

Age:: 6 to 8
Grade:: 1 to 3
Reading age:: 6 to 8

Awards

Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Reviews

"Combin[es] the physical humour of the previous books with a concise fully developed plot and simple language...Timberwolf Challenge is a not-to-be-missed title for those who have chuckled with other books in the "Timberwolves" series...[and is] particularly effective for the struggling reader."

— CM Magazine

"Slapstick humor in this 5th book about the Timberwolves adds to a memorable and enjoyable transitional chapter book series for sports lovers and reluctant readers, especially boys."

— Puget Sound Council

"A great friendship story in which Johnny learned a good life lesson and how to be a good sport."

— Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group

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Timberwolf Challenge

by Sigmund Brouwer, illustrated by Dean Griffiths

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