| Stick Pick Contributor(s): Sandor, Steven (Author) |
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ISBN: 1459412192 ISBN-13: 9781459412194 Publisher: James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Hockey - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 590 |
| Series: Lorimer Sports Stories |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.30 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest - Topical - Physically Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Star player Janine leads her hockey team to victory at the provincial championships. But on the way home from the game, a car accident leaves her paralyzed from the waist down. Her best friend and teammate, Rowena, urges Janine to look into sledge hockey. Adapting to her new life, Janine meets frustration at every turn. Soon Janine begins to appreciate her new sport. Her experiences lead her to speak up about rights for the disabled, taking her cause all the way to the professional sports arena. She might be a sledge hockey rookie, but she knows she's up for any challenge. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sandor, Steven: - Steven Sandor is a journalist who writes on a variety of topics. His knowledge of kids and sports combines with a close look at the challenges faced by new Canadians. |