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Book Information

  • Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 31 October 2006
  • Copyright Year: 2006
  • ISBN: 9781550289503
  • Page Count: 128
  • Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
  • Interest ages: 10-13
  • Reading level: Grade 3

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9781550289503
$8.95 CAD

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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?

About the Author

Steven Barwin
STEVEN BARWIN is a writer and a teacher who lives in Toronto. He has written for television shows as well as DVD interactive games. His previous Sports Stories novels, Slam Dunk and Roller Hockey Blues, were both Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice selections. Visit Steven Barwin.com!

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, Vol. 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, Girls Sports Stories, KIDS

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