The Comeback
From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories
On the surface, fourteen-year-old Chris is pretty average, playing hockey and having friends. But underneath it all, Chris is depressed. He quits his hockey team, but his doctor suggests that he should pick up another sport. Chris starts playing soccer, and the positive benefits of sport start to take effect. But former hockey teammate Trent is on the team, and his suspicions about Chris and his mental health threaten Chris’s acceptance and recovery. When Chris and Trent are chosen to play in a summer tournament, Chris decides to keep his depression a secret. But will rumors and stigma about his condition make him backslide and turn his own team against him? Find out in this sensitive high/low middle grade title.
Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
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978-1-4594-1480-8
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$55.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | High/Low |
| Category | SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning, Sports |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers |
| Imprint | Lorimer Children & Teens |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 160 |
| Publication Date | 2020-08-01 |
Author: Alex O'Brien
Alex O’Brien has played, watched, and coached several sports extensively. It was only natural that he’d come to write sports novels revealing the excitement and growth offered through competition.
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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
“The in-depth game play will attract sports fans . . . The books also skillfully take on relevant issues including racial discrimination, economic disparities, and mental illness.”—School Library Journal