Hockey is all Tyler ever wanted to do. But when he finally makes the Select team, things aren't how he imagined it. Tyler divides his time between playing for fun in house league and playing high-stakes hockey in Select. But trying to succeed at both is wearing him down: the house league team accuses him of holding back, and the pressure to win during Select games is immense. And the pressure isn't just coming from the players and the coach, it's coming from somewhere much closer to home -- his hockey-loving mom. Tyler's burnt out and feeling crushed by the stress, but how can he give up the game he loves?
"In Making Select, author Steven Barwin tackles a hockey issue that has been much talked in recent years -- youth hockey burnout." Amazon
Renna is not only captain, she's also de facto coach of her basketball team. But when a rival from an opposing team takes a vacant spot on her team, Renna faces some tough choices she wasn't prepared for. It starts with a shove in the hall, then a slight on the team's blog, exclusion from a social even and finally an uncalled-for move on the court that leaves Renna injured. Will Renna admit she's the target of bullying before her beloved team is torn apart?
Hanging off the side of a cliff
Noah is the top member of his rock climbing team, the Rock Dogs. Along with Lucas, Noah's best friend, and Eric, his biggest rival, the Rock Dogs win the annual in-house competition, and are rewarded with a three-day camping trip to Rattle Snake Point. There is only one catch: everyone must bring an adult. Luckily, Noah's dad, who has been preoccupied with his new business, finds the time to go along. But he is unable to leave his work at home, resulting in a survival lesson for both Noah and Eric.
Jordy and his friends spend all their free time on their skateboards, navigating the crowded streets of Toronto's Kensington Market. They're thrilled when a new skateboarding park opens and offers a youth competition with a rich prize. The talented Alisha might be able to coach Jordy to a win, but what will his friends think about Jordy getting advice from a cute girl?
Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens Award
Having a new all-star step-sister who wants the puck more than you is a problem
Gregg Stokes can tell you exactly when his life took a turn for the worse. It was the day his new stepsister, Amy, joined the starting line-up of his hockey team, and everyone immediately felt the deep chill between them. Can they thaw their icy relationship for the sake of the team and their new family?
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Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award
Mason's basketball team, the Cabbagetown Raptors, is going co-ed after seven successful seasons. He's pretty open-minded about the change, especially after he meet Cindy, a really top-notch player. The other guys aren't so sure. Before long everyone has taken sides, and the Raptors' chance of making the national finals seem to fade into oblivion. When Mason's growing friendship with Cindy goes sour, he takes it upon himself to make things better, both with Cindy and the team. Faced-paced and action-packed, Slam Dunk explores issues that arrise when boys and girls play together on mixed teams. |
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Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award
Mason dreams of spending the summer canoeing and kayaking at a camp up north with his pals from Cabbagetown Junior High. He’s stuck in Toronto, though, ready to go crazy with boredom. When hears about tryouts for a local roller hockey team, he sees a way out. But that way seems blocked at every turn: the team captain is tough on him, the coach even tougher, and finding a way to pay the league fees might be toughest of all. |
