Description
Josh is afraid of what will happen if he gets involved. As he learns more, he's afraid of what will happen if he doesn't
When Josh Ellroy, left-winger for the Kamloops Blazers, and his dad find more than a dozen dead cattle on the family ranch, Josh has some serious decisions to make. On one hand, the Western Hockey League playoffs are ahead, plus a chance to play in the National Hockey League. On the other hand, there's a beautiful and interesting girl who believes more prize bulls will be killed.
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!
Contributor Notes
Sigmund Brouwer is the best-selling author of many books for children and young adults. He has contributed to the Orca Currents series (Wired, Sewer Rats) and the Orca Sports series.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Awards
- Commended, Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) Great Books
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
Editorial Reviews
"The reader becomes involved in the excitement of playing hockey, making new friends, and ultimately confronting those who are revealed to be responsible for harming the animals."
— Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC)
"An excellent combination of the sports-themed genre with mystery and teen novel elements. Highly Recommended."
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"More than just a sports story, Brouwer manages the weave of plots, creating a worthwhile book that will appeal to hockey loving readers as well as adventure and mystery readers. Written at a 3.8 RL, older reluctant readers will also find this a good match."
— Puget Sound Council for Review of Children's Media
"Brouwer's characters are believable, as is his plot, and readers will likely seek out further titles in this series."
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