John Tavares: Hockey Superstar

by Ryan Williamson

Overview

This action-packed biography gives readers an inside look at the career of hockey superstar John Tavares. Filled with exciting photos, compelling text, and informative sidebars, this book is sure to be a hit with young hockey fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634941051
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Series:	PrimeTime: Hockey Superstars
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Home Sweet Home 5

Chapter 2 Starting Young 11

Chapter 3 The Island Life 17

Chapter 4 Turning Over a New Leaf 23

Timeline 28

At-a-Glance 30

Glossary 31

To Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 3–5—Brief biographies will get readers up close and personal with their favorite hockey stars. Though the page count is low, the books are packed with information. Connor McDavid was only the third player ever to get "exceptional player" status and play junior hockey a year early at age 15. Auston Matthews chose to play professionally in Sweden instead of waiting to be old enough to be drafted into the U.S. National Junior League. Patrick Kane didn't make the under-17 national team the first two times he tried out because coaches thought he was too small, but that didn't stop him from helping the Chicago Blackhawks win their first Stanley Cup in 49 years. Though not all of the players have brought their team such a prestigious award, the play-by-plays in each book are fast-paced and fun. VERDICT A well-written sureshot for hockey fans.

School Library Journal

"A well-written sureshot for hockey fans."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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