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Children's Fiction Hockey

Abby's Fabulous Season

by (author) Alain M. Bergeron

Publisher
Second Story Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2014
Category
Hockey, Girls & Women, Canada
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781927583470
    Publish Date
    Oct 2014
    List Price
    $10.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781927583487
    Publish Date
    Oct 2014
    List Price
    $7.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 8 to 11
  • Grade: 3 to 6
  • Reading age: 9 to 12

Description

In 1955, girls who played hockey were rare, and there was no chance for them to play on a boy's team. But Abby Hoffman loves to play hockey, just like her big brothers. So much so that she manages to bluff her way onto a boy’s team. With her short hair and using the name “Ab” Hoffman she can almost pass for one of the boys… But when her secret is revealed, she will have to fight very powerful people for the right to keep playing with her team. Based on the true story of Abby Hoffman, whose determination and courage paved the way for girls to play hockey. She went on to become an Olympic track star and the first female elected to the Executive of the Canadian Olympic Committee.

About the author

Alain M. Bergeron is a big hockey fan. He is a prolific author of books for young people. He lives in Victoriaville, Quebec.

Alain M. Bergeron's profile page

Editorial Reviews

"The pace of the story flows smoothly... While the story focuses on the gender restriction which prohibits Abby from openly participating in the boy’s hockey league, readers are also exposed to other areas of 1950’s culture that were male dominated. Recommended."

CM Magazine

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