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I'm Going to Be a Hockey Star

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I'm Going to Be a Hockey Star follows a confident young boy embarking on his very first hockey practice. This charming story captures the excitement, fun, and lovable chaos of the ice arena as he dreams of becoming the world's greatest hockey superstar. Written with humour and a spirited tone, it offers an engaging introduction to the sport of hockey.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is perfect for young children and early readers interested in sports, especially those curious about hockey. It serves as an encouraging and vivid introduction to the game for future hockey enthusiasts.

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The very first hockey practice can be a little scary, but not if you are planning to be the world's greatest hockey superstar!

Follow the action and relish the dreams of a confident young boy as he begins his journey to hockey stardom. See what happens at a hockey practice, learn about the excitement and fun of the game, and experience the lovable chaos of the ice arena.

With humour and a little bit of attitude, A.L. Wegwerth has written a great introduction to the sport, while Alana McCarthy's vivid style brings the game to life for future hockey stars in I'm Going to Be a Hockey Star.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781956844023

Publisher: River Horse Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: River Horse Books

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alana McCarthy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

A.L. Wegwerthhails from Minnesota, the State of Hockey, and is what you might consider a pioneer in women's hockey. She played high school and college hockey before an injury forced her to hang up her skates for a few years. These days, you can find her on the ice either coaching youth hockey or playing a game of shinny in the backyard with her three kids. She is the author of four other books, includingHockey Talk: Sauce, Spinorama, and More Ice-Time Lingo, a book for die-hard hockey fans.

is an illustrator, letterer and designer who lives in Toronto, Canada, with her husband, two boys, and a big orange cat, Pumpkin. Throughout her award-winning career, her eye-catching imagery has graced children's books, magazines, murals, ads, and more.

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