Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 18 September 2013
- Copyright Year: 2013
- ISBN: 9781459405271
- Page Count: 120
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.8"
- Interest ages: 10-13
- Reading level: Grade 3
Purchasing Information
Digital (ePub)
9781459405295
$7.99 CAD
Hardcover
9781459405271
$16.95 CAD
Out of print
Spiked
by Steven Barwin
Emma's enticed into playing for the volleyball team -- but first she has to overcome her fear of what her new friends will think
Eighth-grader Emma is the tallest person in her class. While she used to be into sports in a big way, now that she's hanging out with her new best friend, other things have become more important -- like clothes and makeup and fitting in. When Emma gets roped into volunteering for the girls' volleyball team, she feels the urge to play again. First, though, she'll have to overcome her fear of what her new friends will say if she does.
About the Author
Steven Barwin is a middle school teacher in Thornhill, Ontario. He is the author of seven books in the Lorimer Sports Stories series.
Reviews
"Barwin's dialogue and characters are spot-on in this sports story for reluctant readers. There are different levels and styles of bullying examined in this book, as well as how they are handled by those being bullied and the school administration. Barwin's insightful portrayal of adolescent friendship, good and bad, is entirely believable." Rated E: excellent, enduring, everyone should read it!
Lesley Little, Resource Links
Awards
One of the Year's Best for 2013 - Resource Links
2013
Subjects (BISAC)
Subjects
Gender: Girls, Girls Sports Stories, KIDS, Themes for Children and Teens: Relationships: Friendship, Themes for Children and Teens: Sports, Themes for Children and Teens: Sports: Girl’s & Women’s Sports Stories, Themes for Children and Teens: Sports: Volleyball
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