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From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories

  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Star player Janine leads her hockey team to victory at the provincial championships. But on the way home from the game, a car accident leaves her paralyzed from the waist down. Her best friend and teammate, Rowena, urges Janine to look into sledge hockey. Adapting to her new life, Janine meets frustration at every turn. Soon Janine begins to appreciate her new sport. Her experiences lead her to speak up about rights for the disabled, taking her cause all the way to the professional sports arena. She might be a sledge hockey rookie, but she knows she’s up for any challenge.

Based on real-life experience and research, this story tracks the emotional and physical challenges of first dealing with disability.

Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre High/Low
Category Diverse Books: Physical Disability & Illness, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2019
Publisher James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers
Imprint Lorimer Children & Teens
Language English
Number of Pages 128
Publication Date 2018-08-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039150, JUV032110, JUV039140
Dimensions 5 x 7.75
Lexile 590
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Steven Sandor

Steven Sandor is an award-winning magazine editor, author and sports broadcaster. He has written five books in the Lorimer Sports Stories series, and two teen novels.

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Lorimer Sports Stories

Realistic, action-packed sports stories for reluctant middle-grade readers. Each book covers a contemporary theme—like bullying, friendship or prejudice—set against the backdrop of a specific sport. The themes will appeal to kids who play sports, such as rivalry, teamwork, competition… View available downloads →

Reviews

School Library Journal

“[T]hese books effectively combine high-impact action scenes with sophisticated social themes.”—School Library Journal

Booklist

“The story creates a terrific opportunity to start a discussion about accessibility issues for people with disabilities.”—
Booklist