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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Digital (ePub)
9781552775547
$12.99 CAD
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
and their new family? [Fry Reading Level - 3.4
About the Author
![Steven Barwin](https://formaclorimerbooks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/barwin-steven.jpg)
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.
...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
2001
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Blended Families, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Canada, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
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