Hayley Wickenheiser
Born to Play
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2005
- Category
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781553377917
- Publish Date
- Aug 2005
- List Price
- $7.95
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Where to buy it
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 8 to 12
- Grade: 4 to 6
Description
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser was born to play hockey. This book vividly recounts her rise to international fame with previously unpublished stories, photographs and quotes. Hayley’s story is an inspiration not just to all girls and athletes, but to anyone with ambitious dreams.
”Hayley has not only found ways to play at the highest levels possible, but to succeed at them. Her story shows how natural talent can get you far, but dedication and determination are also needed to attain your dreams.“
â” Curtis Joseph, NHL goalie and Olympic gold medalist
”Hayley’s story is truly inspirational. She continues to set goals for herself and overcome any obstacles in achieving her dreams.“
â” Jarome Iginla, NHL player and Olympic gold medalist
About the author
Elizabeth Etue is the author of "Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play." She is the writer and producer of Chasing the Dream, Women’s International Hockey, a CBC documentary. She had a regular column in The Hockey News from 2005-2008 and has written for Canadian Women’s Studies. She has lived in Vancouver, Whitehorse and Ottawa. She is currently working on an international women’s hockey site launching in fall 2009.
Awards
- Winner,
- Short-listed,
- Winner, Amelia Bloomer Project
- Short-listed, Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association
- Winner, Amelia Bloomer Project
- Short-listed, Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association
Editorial Reviews
A must buy for any daughter who dreams of trailing Hayley’s comet.
The Toronto Star
A must buy for any daughter who dreams of trailing Hayley’s comet.
The Toronto Star
A must buy for any daughter who dreams of trailing Hayley’s comet.
The Toronto Star
Librarian Reviews
Hayley Wickenheiser: Born to Play
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser was born to play hockey. Her rise to fame is vividly recounted here with previously unpublished stories, photographs and quotes.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Canadian Children’s Book News. 2006.
