About This Book
Reach for this book when your child has experienced a physical setback or a moment of failure that has left them feeling hesitant to try again. While centered on the high-energy world of youth hockey, the story is ultimately a manual for managing the psychological 'freeze' that often follows an injury or a public mistake. It follows twelve-year-old Calvin as he navigates the anxiety of returning to the ice after a jarring bodycheck. Parents will appreciate how the book validates the physical sensation of fear without being overly dramatic. It is written at an accessible level for middle-grade readers, making it an ideal choice for kids who may be reluctant readers but are passionate about sports. By modeling how to communicate anxiety to teammates and coaches, the book provides a healthy blueprint for building resilience and reclaiming self-confidence after the 'panic' sets in.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with sports-related injury and the resulting psychological trauma. The approach is direct and secular, focusing on the internal monologue of an athlete. The resolution is realistic: Calvin doesn't become 'fearless,' but he learns to manage his fear through action and communication.
