Winter Hawk Star

by Sigmund Brouwer

tagged: hockey, friendship, self-esteem & self-reliance

Description

Tyler is a good, solid hockey player, but not a great one. That honor belongs to the obnoxious Riley, a sixteen-year-old spoiled superstar who makes Tyler's life miserable. When Tyler and Riley are sent to volunteer at a local youth program, Tyler finds the passion and commitment he needs to step up his game on ice—and off.

About the Author

Sigmund Brouwer is the award-winning author of over 100 books for young readers, with close to four million books in print. He has won the Christy Book of the Year and an Arthur Ellis Award, and had books nominated for the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award (twice) and the Red Maple Award. For years, Sigmund has captivated students with his Rock & Roll Literacy Show and Story Ninja program during his school visits, reaching up to eighty thousand students per year. His many books in the Orca Sports and Orca Currents lines have changed the lives of countless striving readers. Sigmund lives in Red Deer, Alberta.

Age:: 9 to 12
Grade:: 4 to 7
Reading age:: 9 to 12

Awards

Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Commended, CCBC Best Books

Editorial Reviews

"Winter Hawk Star is a quick page turner that will interest all readers. Highly recommended."

— CM Magazine

"Reluctant readers, especially those who are interested in hockey, will find this Orca Sports novel interesting...a good addition to schools and public libraries."

— Resource Links

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