Winter Hawk Star
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2007
- Category
- NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Friendship, Hockey
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 4 to 7
- Recommended Reading age
- 9 to 12
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551438696
- Publish Date
- Sep 2007
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554697816
- Publish Date
- Oct 2007
- List Price
- $7.99
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Description
Tyler is a good, solid hockey player, but not a great one.
That honor belongs to the obnoxious Riley, a sixteen-year-old spoiled superstar who makes Tyler's life miserable. When Tyler and Riley are sent to volunteer at a local youth program, Tyler finds the passion and commitment he needs to step up his game on ice—and off.
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
With close to three million books in print, Sigmund Brouwer writes for both children and adults. In the last ten years, he has given writing workshops to students in schools from the Arctic Circle to inner city Los Angeles. One of his latest novels, The Last Disciple, earned Sigmund an appearance on ABC's Good Morning America. Sigmund and his family live half the year in Nashville, Tennessee, and half the year in Red Deer, Alberta.
The Talk:
Reach For Your Dreams
It doesn't matter where you come from, it's where you decide to go in life that is important. Sigmund Brouwer encourages students to reach for their dreams, giving them fun and practical advice for the reading and writing skills that are the foundation of future success.
The Presentation:
Sigmund's presentations are an hour of high-level energy. He especially reaches out to reluctant readers and gears the talk to engage their attention. Audience size varies; often his presentations take place in the gym for the entire school, including kindergarten. (After the first half hour, the K-2 grades are dismissed, and the remainder of the presentation is focused on the older students.) There are no restrictions on audience size except for the space limitations of the gym. Smaller schools are welcome to invite another school to share in the cost of the presentation.
Booking:
For presentations that involve travel, Sigmund appreciates it if two or three schools in the area make bookings on the same day. For more information on booking, fees and expenses, please email Sigmund: rockandrollliteracy@me.com
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Excerpt: Winter Hawk Star (by (author) Sigmund Brouwer)
I suppose I could be less invisible if I were one of the guys who joked around in the locker room. Or if I broke curfew. Or if I complained. It's just easier to not be noticed. That way people don't expect things from you. There's no pressure, nothing to fear.
Editorial Reviews
"Winter Hawk Star is a quick page turner that will interest all readers. Highly recommended."
CM Magazine
"Reluctant readers, especially those who are interested in hockey, will find this Orca Sports novel interesting...a good addition to schools and public libraries."
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Librarian Reviews
Winter Hawk Star (Orca Sports)
Tyler is a good, solid hockey player, though not a great one. That honour belongs to obnoxious Riley, who makes Tyler’s life miserable. When they are sent to volunteer at a local youth program, Tyler finds the passion and commitment he needs to step up his game on the ice — and off. Originally published in 1996 by Nelson Word Canada (Our Choice 1996/1997).Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2009.
