The Wicked Slapshot
Illustrated By Bojan Redzic
Paperback
About this book
Tom meets a new friend at hockey camp — can he help him become a better player?Tom isn't looking forward to hockey camp because his friends aren't going with him. But soon he is enjoying the new coach and the hockey drills, and even making a new friend. At the end of the camp, Tom invites Harty to his house for more practice. The next day, when he spots a way to improve Harty's slapshot, Tom e-mails him with a suggestion.
Five months later, the two boys are surprised to find themselves playing opposite each other in a hockey tournament. Will Harty have learned from Tom's advice? The illustrations, easy-to-read text, and lots of on-ice action are sure to score with young hockey fans!
Awards
Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Our Choice 2007