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2) Great
Author
Publisher
Puffin, an imprint of Penguin Canada Books Inc
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
A story of teamwork with a positive message, featuring Wayne Gretzky and his dad Coach Wally. Taylor is excited when he makes the hockey team, Wayne's team, the boy they are already calling The Great One. Taylor wants to be great too, but he's still got a lot to learn. Lucky for him, Coach Wally is in his corner, guiding him through the ups and downs of being part of a hockey team, and being the best player he can be. As Coach Wally says, if you have...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
©1986
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Abducted by a "fan" and forced to become a member of a professional junior hockey team, thirteen-year-old star center, Steve Crandall quickly realizes that he must play not only to win but to survive
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A young boy doesn't want to go to bed. The hockey game is on! After his parents have tucked him in and turned out the light, he shines a flashlight on his prized hockey possessions around his room: the posters of his favorite players, the pennant for his favorite team, the puck
7) Hockey hero
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Grace loves hockey, but her inability to shoot has her tempted to quit the team until she and her friend Myles work together to improve their skills. Includes glossary and activities
9) Body check
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Brent Mullen discovers that the new assistant hockey coach is teaching the defensemen on his team illegal moves to help them win at any cost
Author
Series
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Fourth-grader Sylvie Scruggs is old enough to join her town's new junior ice-hockey team, and she is a really good skater, even if she does have a tendency to close her eyes when she shoots, but fifth-grader Jamie Redmond does not like younger kids on the team, and when someone starts pulling pranks on Sylvie she is convinced that Jamie is responsible--and she enlists the help of her friends to prove it and get even
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the author and illustrator team behind Pink Is for Boys comes an empowering read-aloud picture book that teaches kids and adults alike that gender cannot define who you are or want to become. Dolls and trucks are for boys and girls, as are dancing shoes, figure skating and hockey, and many more activities and hobbies. Robb Pearlman and Eda Kaban (Pink Is For Boys) create a celebratory read-aloud book that defies gender stereotypes and encourages...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the story of C.J. Slinger, Left Winger, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as they follow C.J., the newest member for the Baytown Blobfish ice hockey team. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions."-- Publisher website
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