Book Information

Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication Date: 24 September 2010
Copyright Year: 2010
ISBN: 9781552775530
Edition: 2
Page Count: 128
Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
Interest ages: 9-13
Reading level: Grade 3

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Icebreaker

Name: Icebreaker
SKU: 9781552775530
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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 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