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The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage
Paperback
Series: Breakout Chronicles, Book 1
General Juvenile FictionSports & Recreation
Publisher Price: $12.95
ISBN13: 9781774921012
Publisher: Highwater Press
Published: Apr 9 2024
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.20 Depth: 7.90
Language: English
Hockey fans will love this action-packed middle grade novel about teamwork and community from award-winning, bestselling author David A. Robertson.
Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex Robinson. After his father accepts a new job, Alex and his family must move from Norway House Cree Nation to the city of Winnipeg. For the first time in his life, Alex feels like he doesn't belong. His new classmates don't understand Indigenous culture, and even a simple show of traditional respect to his teacher gets him into trouble.
Things begin to look up after Alex tries out for a local sports team. Playing hockey for the Kodiaks, he quickly proves himself as one of the best on the ice. However, as an Indigenous youth in a new environment, he faces racism and discrimination. Encountering prejudice both on and off the ice, Alex must navigate a difficult new experience.
Can he find a way to trust his teammates, stand up to the jerks on opposing teams, and find his footing in the city?
This novel for readers age 9 to 12 is a perfect choice for classrooms and libraries focusing on:
- Diverse representation: Features an authentic Indigenous protagonist and celebrates pride in identity and heritage.
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Explores complex themes of overcoming adversity, building community, and navigating diversity and inclusivity.
- Teamwork and belonging: Illustrates how a shared passion for a game can help youth overcome barriers and fight back against discrimination.
Discover the first installment of The Breakout Chronicles, the must-read story of a young hockey player discovering the true meaning of home, culture, and team spirit.
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