Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 5 February 2019
- Copyright Year: 2019
- ISBN: 9781459413955
- Page Count: 128
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
- Interest ages: 10-13
- Reading level: Grade 2
Purchasing Information
Digital (ePub)
9781459413962
$12.99 CAD
The Playmaker
by Alex O'Brien
The story of a young girl who overcomes envy, prejudice, and her own problems with self-esteem to make a place on a new hockey team.
With no team in rural Innisfil, Zoey tries out for Bantam girls team the Barrie Sharks. She makes the cut and, knowing that the income from her family's farm won't cover the fees, pushes herself to overcome her shyness and try to raise her own funding. Zoey's talent and eagerness on the ice impress Coach Mikom, team captain Tia, and goalie Anika. But her skills challenge rich Mel for prominence on the team. Teammate Kat makes Zoey embarrassed by her rural background, and Zoey's shame at her father's behaviour at a game gives a player on another team the opportunity to bully Zoey, make her lose her temper and interfere with her game.
About the Author
![Alex O'Brien](https://formaclorimerbooks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/obrien-alex-scaled.jpg)
Reviews
"Well-written, with an exciting action-driven plot and plenty of hockey lingo, it will be sure to engage not only the expected hockey enthusiasts, but also those looking to branch out to the sports novel genre."
Nicole Rowlinson, Resource Links
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / City & Town Life, JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Country Life, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Hockey
Subjects
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Bullying & Conflict, Juvenile Fiction: Realistic Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Sports, Juvenile Fiction: Sports: Hockey
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