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Children's Fiction Prejudice & Racism

Man-to-Man

by (author) Bill Swan

Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Initial publish date
Nov 2009
Category
Prejudice & Racism
Recommended Age
10 to 13
Recommended Grade
4 to 8
Recommended Reading age
7 to 10
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781552774434
    Publish Date
    Nov 2009
    List Price
    $16.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781552774427
    Publish Date
    Sep 2009
    List Price
    $8.95

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Michael O'Reilly is the shortest kid on the lacrosse team, and the youngest. He doesn't play rough, and everyone says he's not tough enough for the sport. When tension breaks out between teams and one team accuses the other of racist behavior, Michael realizes that he is tough after all -- he's the only one brave enough to speak the truth.

About the author

BILL SWAN has worked as a journalism teacher, editor and newspaper columnist. His first three novels, Fast Finish, Mud Run, and Off Track are highly recommended by CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials. Mud Run was nominated for a Manitoba Young Readers` Choice Award. He is also the author of Corner Kick. He lives in Courtice, Ontario with his wife and daughter.

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Editorial Reviews

"Another solid title in the Sports Stories series....A motivational read for young readers."

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Man-to-Man

In this novel in the Sports Stories series, Michael is the smallest player on his lacrosse team, the Thunder. He isn’t respected or getting any playing time at the Ontario Provincial Championships. Off the court, the Thunder and their rival team, the Six Nations Warriors, get into a scuffle over a misunderstanding. Tournament officials misinterpret it as a serious fight with racial undertones and decide to disqualify both teams. All the boys must work together to convey the truth and save their places in the finals. Michael’s sportsmanship and eloquence unexpectedly cast him in a leadership which he also takes to the court during an exciting final game.

Caution: Contains derogatory comments about First Nations people. They are handled appropriately and rejected firmly by the characters.

Source: The Association of Book Publishers of BC. Canadian Aboriginal Books for Schools. 2011-2012.

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