"Jackson opened his mouth
to yell back, but nothing came out.
He stormed off the ice."
For many Canadian children, hockey is a rite of passage and a sport to be explored. Jackson Moore is the child of hockey legends. Unfortunately, he is not a child likely to follow in those footsteps. He is often reminded that hockey is a family 'thing'; he is sure to be great. Jackson is not convinced. He wants to meet the expectations, but he is skeptical.
When stepping out onto the ice proves he is 'a potato on skates', Jackson must find another way to be a team player. All the practice in the world is not going to solve the problems that Jackson has with playing the family game. His Grandpa is the one who sets him on another course. He tells Jackson that he is 'good at making game plans'. Is that the answer to Jackson being a part of a hockey team?
Jackson definitely makes a new plan meant to help all the kids who want to play hockey. The first one doesn't go so well. Then, with help from family, friends and the community, he shows he can be a hero on and off the ice. Bravo, Jackson!
Following the story, Kari-Lynn Winters explains that this story comes from personal experience with taking a role in helping in whatever a person can help to be a leader. It is a hockey story that lets kids know you don't have to be a formidable athlete to be an essential member of the team.
Scot Ritchie's illustrations add context and interest through the diversity pictured on the team and in the community, as well as a flair for providing exactly what the team needs to play in the Winterfest tournament.
You know hockey books are sure to find fans. Add this to your 'sports' bucket!
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