Shutout
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2019
- Category
- NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Hockey, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 4 to 7
- Recommended Reading age
- 9 to 12
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459818767
- Publish Date
- Jan 2019
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459818781
- Publish Date
- Jan 2019
- List Price
- $12.99
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Description
Alex Paterson is the number-one goalie on his high-school hockey team.
Alex is thrilled that his team has made the playoffs. But when graffiti that apparently can be traced back to Alex is found on the walls of the school, and a photo of Alex at a party with a beer in his hand starts making the rounds, he is suspended from the team, and his reputation as a good kid is put in doubt. Alex knows he's innocent. The problem is, he cannot figure out who would want to frame him. Or why. Is it the other goalie who wants all the glory for himself? Or someone from a rival team looking for an advantage? With everyone assuming the worst about him, it's up to Alex to find out who is behind it all, not only to clear his name, but to save the season.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
About the author
Jeff Ross is an avid rider of boards. If you can stand sideways on something and propel yourself forward, backward and/or sideways, then sign him up. He spent his formative years standing sideways on a board in Thornbury, Ontario, and now stands sideways on boards in Ottawa, Ontario, where he teaches Scriptwriting and English at Algonquin College. More information can be found at www.jeffrossbooks.com.
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
“The student who likes a plays sports will enjoy this easy-to-read novel for its detailed descriptions of the game of hockey…With minute detail builds tension and suspense as if the reader is sitting int the rink…A great read!”
Canadian Teacher Magazine