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Description
When Etienne takes his cousin out to play street hockey for the first time, he has a lot of explaining to do. Street hockey is nothing like ice hockey. Everyone has to wear a No. 9 Canadiens hockey sweater, but beyond that, the game has more to do with a fun day in the snow than with winning or losing. Etienne's cousin comes away with a talisman and a story worth passing on.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 3 to 5
- Grade:
- p to k
- Reading age:
- 3 to 5
Awards
- Short-listed, SYRCA Shining Willow nominee
- Short-listed, Chocolate Lily nominee
- Commended, CCBC Our Choice
- Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Editorial Reviews
"Bouchard trumps our expectations in this winsome tale of how they play hockey in the Far North."
— Kirkus Review
"Bouchard captures the authentic thrill of a game played simply for the joy of it."
— Center for Children's Books
"Bouchard and Griffiths combine words and illustrations to delightfully deceive readers."
"Highly recommended."
— Canadian Book Review Annual
"Joins Canadian hockey classics for and about children."
"Injects a vigorous note that challenges gender stereotypes that still exist in what is often viewed as an all-boys' sport."
— Canadian Literature
"A terrific celebration and homage to the grand game of street hockey."
— Resource Links
"A marvellous story...of the spirit of friendship, the love of the game and a shared passion among children."
— BC Parent
"Large, colorful, and expressive cartoons show hockey-playing youngsters whose faces radiate enthusiasm and a love of the game."
— School Library Journal
"Sure to inspire many a road hockey game."
"Highly recommended."
— CM Magazine
"A first-rate picture book that will appeal to hockey fans of both sexes."
— Quill & Quire
"The story moves at a lively pace, and illustrator Griffiths's hockey players are both comical and endearing."
— The Globe and Mail
Out of print
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