Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 25 October 2004
- Copyright Year: 2004
- ISBN: 9781550288582
- Page Count: 112
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
- Interest ages: 9-13
- Reading level: Grade 3
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Roughing
by Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Josh is off to an elite hockey camp for the summer, where he shares a room with Peter, a talented player from the Northwest Territories. Peter is skilled enough to give Kevin, the star junior player, some serious competition, which creates trouble on and off the ice.
Fast-paced sports action novels that get kids reading.
In this sequel to Interference, Josh is off to an elite hockey camp for the summer, where he shares a room with a talented player from the Northwest Territories named Peter Kuiksak. Peter is skilled enough to give Kevin, the star junior player, some serious competition, which creates trouble on and off the ice. In Roughing, differences and special challenges lead to some tough team dynamics that will take strength, understanding, and courage to overcome. [Fry Reading Level - 3.8
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Reviews
"For those reading Ms. Nicholson for the first time may be surprised at how good she is. I highly recommend Roughing. A hockey book for all seasons. A first round pick!"
Larry Lund, President of Okanagan Hockey Schools
"Lorna Shultz Nicholson has created a sympathetic character in Josh, with whom children dealing with illness in their personal lives may identify....The novel sends positive messages about living with an illness and standing up for what is right."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Readers who enjoy hockey will appreciate the vocabulary, the environment and general feel of the game that Nicholson brings."
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Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Winter Sports
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