Book Information

  • Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 17 November 2006
  • Copyright Year: 2006
  • ISBN: 9781550289510
  • Page Count: 128
  • Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
  • Interest ages: 9-13
  • Reading level: Grade 3

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Icebreaker

by Steven Barwin

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.
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

Steven Barwin
STEVEN BARWIN is a high school teacher. He is the author of several books in the Lorimer Sports Stories series including Spiked, which was Resource Links' Year's Best book, Icebreaker and Slam Dunk, both of which were named Best Books for Kids and Teens by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. He is also the author of the teen novel Trap Jam. Steven lives in Thornhill, Ontario.

Reviews

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.
Wendy Williams, Resource Links, Volume 16, No. 4

Awards

Best Books for Kids & Teens - Canadian Children's Book Centre
2008

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Blended Families, JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Canada / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

Subjects

Boys Sports Stories, Gender: Boys, Gender: Girls, Girls Sports Stories, KIDS

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