Northern Star
- Publisher
- James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2011
- Category
- Friendship, Peer Pressure, Native Canadian
- Recommended Age
- 10 to 13
- Recommended Grade
- 2
- Recommended Reading age
- 8 to 9
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781552777619
- Publish Date
- Jan 2011
- List Price
- $8.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550289107
- Publish Date
- May 2006
- List Price
- $9.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459414754
- Publish Date
- Feb 2020
- List Price
- $12.95
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
It seems Peter Kuiksak's star just keeps rising. This young hockey hero from the Northwest Territories is the top player in his league, being pursued by agents, and becoming something of a celebrity in his adopted city, Edmonton. But being the centre of attention isn't all it's cracked up to be. It seems no one sees Peter as just Peter anymore -- least of all the star himself.
Inspired by the career of NHL star Jordin Tootoo, Northern Star continues one exceptional player's journey, started in Roughing and Against the Boards, toward hockey greatness.
About the author
LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON a grandi à St. Catharines, en Ontario. Enfant, elle aimait lire, écrire et jouer à plusieurs sports. Elle a joué en tant que défenseure dans une équipe de hockey féminine et elle était membre de l'équipe nationale d'aviron. Elle est une auteure reconnue de livres destinés aux pré-ados et ados, de la série d'albums illustrés Puckster et de plusieurs livres documentaires sur le hockey. Lorna habite à Edmonton, en Alberta.
LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario, and as a child loved to read, write and compete in all kinds of sports. She is the respected author of many middle-grade and YA novels, the Puckster picture book series, and several non-fiction books about hockey, including the Amazing Hockey Stories series. Lorna lives in Edmonton, Alberta with her family. Not surprisingly, she is a HUGE Edmonton Oilers fan. Visit her online at www.lornaschultznicholson.com.
Awards
- Winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens - Canadian Children's Book Centre
Editorial Reviews
"Sure to appeal to young hockey players, with its insights into the challenges boys face working their way through the minor leagues to the NHL, as well as readers who have already met Peter in the first two books, Northern Star has a place on library shelves ... It does a fine job of presenting an authentic hockey setting and situation."
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Librarian Reviews
The Northern Star
As the third book in the sequence inspired by the life and career of the NHL star Jordin Tootoo, this young adult novel continues the story of Peter Kuiksak as his growing prowess on the ice has both positive and negative impacts on his private life. Increased attention and admiration at first seems both positive and bewildering for the thirteen-year-old from the far north in his new home in Edmonton. Eventually it leads to jealousy, envy and increased demands from others. Peter’s navigating through this and maintaining his focus and integrity are portrayed in an entertaining and realistic way that will appeal to young male readers and hockey fans alike.This is one of six young adult novels the author has written about hockey.
Source: The Association of Book Publishers of BC. Canadian Aboriginal Books for Schools. 2009-2010.
Northern Star (Sports Stories)
Peter, a young hockey hero from the Northwest Territories, is being pursued by sports agents and becoming something of a celebrity. But being the centre of attention isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.
