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Children's Fiction Post-confederation (1867-)

Yossi's Goal

by (author) Ellen Schwartz

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Sep 2006
Category
Post-Confederation (1867-), Emigration & Immigration, Hockey
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781551434926
    Publish Date
    Sep 2006
    List Price
    $7.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554697847
    Publish Date
    Sep 2006
    List Price
    $5.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 9 to 12
  • Grade: 4 to 7
  • Reading age: 9 to 12

Description

Yossi Mendelsohn works hard to help his family survive after they flee Russia to find a better life in Montreal. He sells newspapers and carries bundles from the garment factory. Yossi longs to play "le hockey" with the French boys, but he has no skates. When his father falls ill and his sister and her fiancé organize a walkout at the factory, Yossi's dream of lacing on skates seems farther away than ever.

About the author

Awards

  • Commended, CCBC Our Choice
  • Short-listed, Chocolate Lily nominee
  • Short-listed, Silver Birch nominee

Excerpt: Yossi's Goal (by (author) Ellen Schwartz)

The blond boy led Yossi across the ice, holding Yossi's elbow as his booted feet slipped and slid. He thrust Yossi in front of the snowbank and switched Yossi's woven cap with the red stocking cap of the burly boy. He shoved the boy's stick into Yossi's hands. Shouting something at the others, he batted the lump of coal down the ice.

Editorial Reviews

"Believable, engrossing and provides numerous opportunities for exploring the difficulties of immigrants."

Canadian Teacher Magazine

"Boys will enjoy this engaging fast-paced novel...Schwartz does an admirable job of presenting a complex topic in a brief novel for younger or struggling readers. Highly Recommended."

CM Magazine

"Can be used when one needs an immigration story to suggest to boys."

AJL Newsletter

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