
A parent would reach for this book when their child shows a budding obsession with professional sports or needs a bridge to connect their love of the game with reading. This guide offers a deep dive into the lives and statistics of seventeen hockey icons from the 2009-2010 season, providing more than just scores. It emphasizes the dedication, resilience, and personal discipline required to reach the pinnacle of the NHL. For children ages 8 to 12, this is a perfect choice for reluctant readers who prefer facts over fiction. It fosters a sense of accomplishment through goal tracking and personal stat pages, allowing the child to feel like a participant in the professional sports world.
None. The book is secular and focuses entirely on athletic achievement and professional biography.
An 8 to 10 year old child who is a 'numbers person' or a sports fanatic. This child likely spends their weekends at the rink or watching games and wants to feel like an authority on the sport. It is particularly effective for kids who struggle with narrative fiction but will happily devour technical data and biographies.
This book is purely informational and can be read cold. Parents might want to check if their child needs help understanding how to fill out the stat-tracking pages if they are new to hockey terminology. The parent likely witnessed their child feeling discouraged by a difficult practice or showing a lack of interest in traditional school reading assignments.
Younger readers (8-9) will focus on the photos and basic facts about their favorite stars. Older readers (11-12) will engage more with the statistical analysis and the 'how-to' aspect of tracking a season over time.
Unlike standard biographies, this book acts as a hybrid between a magazine, a reference guide, and a personal journal, giving the child ownership over the current hockey season.
This is a nonfiction sports annual featuring seventeen profiles of NHL players from the 2009-2010 season. Each profile includes biographical information, career highlights, and full-color photographs. The book also contains interactive elements like personal stat-tracking pages and record-keeping sections for the reader to use throughout the season.
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