An exciting, behind-the scenes look at the achievements of today's most talented young player! On October 5, 2016, Connor McDavid made NHL history when, at the age of 19 years and 266 days, he was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers - the youngest captain in NHL history. Connor's story is one of exceptional talent and hard work. This high-interest biography traces his life from growing up in a close-knit hockey family through an exceptional junior hockey career, international gold medals and the NHL, where he led his team to its first Stanley Cup playoffs in over a decade. Includes photographs and 16 comic spreads! Amazing Hockey Stories This new series features an action-packed format combining the excitement of full-colour comic book illustration segments with lively text and lots of photographs, including some never before seen.

An exciting, behind-the scenes look at P.K. Subban - a superstar both on and off the ice! From his earliest days, P.K. (short for Pernell-Karl) has been a force! He comes from a family dedicated to hard work and fun; a family not afraid to take chances. Amazing Hockey Stories traces his journey, from his time as an Atom to his time on Team Canada, when he won Olympic gold, and then all the way to the NHL and his exciting Stanley Cup runs with the Predators. This book also highlights Subban's commitment to important causes. His support for the Montreal Children's Hospital and other children's charities has made Subban a hero off the ice. Almost as legendary? His sense of humour and cutting-edge style! In this third book in the series, author Lorna Schultz Nicholson, a bona fide lover of the game, gives young readers an up-close look at this true hockey superstar. This series features an action-packed format combining the excitement of full-colour comic book illustration segments with lively text and lots of photographs.

Gloria, an impulsive, naïve and likeable teen with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), tries to keep her family together while their mother's addictions threaten a move to foster care. Willa, an older teen with a learning disability (LD), wants to play in a rock band where her gifts truly shine, but her mother's controlling and perfectionistic personality -- and Willa's increasingly abusive boyfriend -- cause her unhappiness. When Gloria and Willa are partnered in a school club, they soon come to appreciate and depend on each other in a world that at times seems counter to their dreams.

Meet Madeline and Justin. Before Madeline's bike accident left her with a traumatic brain injury, she and her twin sister were inseparable. So were her parents. But now, Madeline's parents are divorced and Becky has become rebellious, angry, and sneaky. Even worse, she doesn't seem to want Madeline around anymore. At least Madeline knows she can always rely on the miniature therapy horses she visits every week. Justin is a senior and the president of his school's Best Buddies club. Before his sister with autism died, he used to take her to the barn to visit her beloved therapy horses. Now, with Madeline, he goes there to escape the gloom of his mother's grief at home and the pressures of his final year in high school. Together, Justin and Madeline help each other to reconnect with the important people in their lives - and with the lives that they thought they'd lost.

See below for English description. Né à Anihim Lake, en Colombie-Britannique, et membre de la Première Nation Ulkatch, Carey Price n'a commencé à jouer au hockey organisé qu'à l'âge de neuf ans. Il a compensé ce début tardif en devenant l'un des meilleurs gardiens de la LNH. Après avoir joué de nombreuses saisons spectaculaires pour les Canadiens de Montréal, Carey a remporté la Coupe Calder, l'or olympique et de nombreux autres honneurs. Cette biographie en couleurs et facile à lire apprendra aux admirateurs comment Carey Price est devenu un joueur connu pour prendre soin du filet, de son équipe et de lui-même d'une manière qui lui est propre. Born in Anihim Lake, British Columbia, and a member of the Ulkatch First Nation, Carey Price didn't start playing organized hockey until he was nine years old. But Carey made up for a late start, becoming one of the best goalies in the NHL. Playing many spectacular seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, Carey has won everything from the Calder Cup to an Olympic Gold! This full-colour, easy-to-read biography will teach fans how Carey Price became a player known for taking care of the net, his team, and himself in a way that is uniquely his own.

See below for English description. Le 2 octobre 2016, Connor McDavid a marqué l'histoire de la Ligue nationale de hockey (LNH) quand il a été nommé capitaine des Oilers d'Edmonton à l'âge de 19 ans et 266 jours. Cela faisait de lui le plus jeune capitaine depuis les débuts de la LNH! Le parcours impressionnant de Connor résulte d'un mélange de talent exceptionnel et de travail acharné. Cette biographie passionnante retrace en détail l'histoire de la vie de Connor : depuis son enfance dans une famille de hockey, jusqu'à son incroyable carrière de hockey junior, en passant par les médailles d'or internationales et la LNH, où il a mené son équipe à une première participation aux séries éliminatoires de la Coupe Stanley en plus de 10 ans! On October 5, 2016, Connor McDavid made NHL history when, at the age of 19 years and 266 days, he was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers - the youngest captain in NHL history! Connor's story is one of exceptional talent and hard work. This high-interest biography traces his life from growing up in a close-knit hockey family through an exceptional junior hockey career, international gold medals and the NHL, where he led his team to its first Stanley Cup playoffs in over a decade. Includes photographs and 16 comic spreads! Original title: Amazing Hockey Stories: Connor McDavid

Lorna Schultz Nicholson's popular characters Josh, Peter, and Sam are thrilled to be reunited at a hockey tournament in Kelowna, but a lot has changed. Sam now lives in Ottawa, Josh is dealing with his diabetes, Peter is becoming a major star, and all three boys play on different teams. Can they remain friends as they all compete to be in the gold medal game? [Fry Reading Level - 3.1

For the first time, Kaleigh is playing on an all-girls hockey team. Never a "girlygirl," she misses her former teammates, has trouble following the different rules of girls' hockey, and gets frustrated when her fellow players get distracted from their game. That is, until Shane comes along. Soon the attention of this older boy is taking up too much of her time, and Kaleigh finds herself unsure whether she can balance hockey, her friendships, and this new dating-life. [Fry Reading Level - 3.4

It’s Nova’s final year of high school and everything is on track for an amazing year. She’s going to ace all her studies and go on to be a doctor. She’s got a spot on the swim team. And she’s in love for the first time — with Leo, the captain of the swim team. But things don’t turn out quite like Nova had planned. As her relationship with Leo intensifies, so does her obsession with him and her jealousy over his so-called friendship with another girl. The tighter she tries to hold on to him, the more he seems to pull away. The constant worry about the future of their relationship sends Nova spiralling into depression. Even she can’t believe how badly she’s handling things now. But could there be another reason for it, one she doesn’t even want to admit to herself?

"The biography of Canadian Joey Moss, a man born with Down syndrome who worked with the NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey team, and was an inspiration for neurodiverse people and an advocate for inclusivity"--

An exciting, behind-the scenes look at the achievements of the greatest women's hockey player of all time! Hayley Wickenheiser has had a long standout career, and this book explores everything it took for her to reach Olympic hockey gold four times! From her early days in small-town Saskatchewan, where she played on boys' teams because there weren't any teams for girls, to joining the Canadian Women's Team when she was just 15 years old, to being named MVP at both the 2002 and 2006 Olympic tournaments, this wonderful book gives all the details on her life and hardwon victories. Hayley's life is truly an Amazing Hockey Story, and this book is a true inspiration to any young sports fan! This new series features an action-packed format combining the excitement of full-colour comic book illustration segments with lively text and lots of photographs, including some never before seen.

Josh, Sam and Peter are together again for their last summer at hockey camp, and this time they're all on the same team. Josh is certain that nothing could be better than playing with his friends and cousin Troy, until he discovers that his card shark cousin is gambling with the team's success. This riveting finale finds Lorna Schultz Nicholson's celebrated characters caught up in more trouble than any of them had bargained for. [Fry Reading Level - 2.5

Before Rory and Jillian's mother died two years ago, she hired Rebecca to be the family housekeeper. But Rebecca is a terrible cook and not so great at housework either. The weird lunches and laundry disasters drive the twins crazy. One day Jillian catches her father flirting with Rebecca and decides it's time to find him a girlfriend. Rory disagrees. But eventually he goes along with the idea, and they create a profile for their father on an online dating site. Dad is very reluctant, but Jillian gets him to agree to go on three dates before giving up. Each date turns out to be more disastrous than the last. Will Rory and Jillian manage to find their dad the perfect match? Or was the answer right in front of them the whole time?

An inside look at one of the top current NHL players, Leon Draisaitl. Born in Cologne, Germany, Leon Draisaitl excelled in many sports as a youth. Ultimately, he followed in the footsteps of his father, a professional hockey player who played in three Olympic games. Since joining the Oilers in 2014, Leon has only gotten better in each season he's played. A natural center who can easily switch to the wing, he has the size, speed and vision that make him effective as a scorer or set-up man with a knack for finding the open man. With family and game photos plus 16 pages of full-colour graphic hockey action, this easy-to-read biography will teach fans all about Leon's family connection to the game. Engaging text and action comic sequences illustrate how he made his way to the top of the points charts, earning both the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award, given to the League's most outstanding player!

Meet Mitch Marner, the superstar playmaker of the Toronto Maple Leafs! In only a few short years with his beloved Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner has racked up record-setting points and made countless plays happen for his linemates. And his OHL career is legendary. Mitch won the Red Tilson Trophy, the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award, the Ed Chynoweth Trophy and was CHL Player of the Year, as well as leading his team to a Memorial Cup victory. But getting to the NHL wasn't always a certainty for Mitch. Coming up through youth hockey he was considered small -- maybe too small to make it in the NHL. But Mitch had heart and never gave up. Off the ice, he's also shown where that heart is, starting an Invitational All Star event in support of children's charities and community hockey. This full colour easy-to-read biography is packed with photos and has sixteen pages of hockey action comic sequences. It's sure to be a favourite read with his legions of young fans!

Sidney Crosby has been the linchpin of the Pittsburgh Penguins for 19 seasons (and counting!), leading them to three Stanley Cup victories. He has won the Art Ross, the Hart Memorial, the Maurice “Rocket” Richard and the Conn Smythe trophies twice, the Ted Lindsay Award three times, and has received many honours, including being named to the the Order of Canada. Internationally, Sidney has helped Canada win Olympic gold twice, World Junior gold and World Championship gold, and he is the only player ever to have captained the winning teams at each level.

A talented goalie, overshadowed by his star hockey player brother, struggles to maintain a good relationship with his family, especially when financial troubles threaten his parents' farm.

Can Aiden learn to stand his ground on his new home ice? Meet Aiden Mallory. He's trying to find his bearings while coping with the loss of his father -- an NHL player who died in a car accident -- and moving back to his dad's hometown of Prairie Field, where he is STILL a big deal. Aiden loves hockey, but his feelings about moving and his dad's death cause him to struggle at tryouts. Then the minor hockey association announces a brand-new U13 tournament: the Luke Mallory Memorial. As Aiden tries to find his place on his new team, and among his new teammates, he will do anything he can to live up to his dad's legacy. But what happens when Aiden's determination to play well puts everything else at risk? From Lorna Schultz Nicholson comes a powerful portrayal of a boy's experiences with anxiety as it relates to sports and friendship and grief.

Sam has just moved with his family to Ottawa. He's quickly made first goalie on the Kanata Kings, but he feels insecure about his place on the team and at school.

Huge white-and-gray clouds fill the sky, planes zoom overhead, and the air smells funny. A forest fire is sweeping the area, and they need to evacuate their home. Daddy tells Malia that she needs to choose what to bring. "Pick small things. Things important to you," he says. But there's so much that Malia wants to take with her! Her pillows and blankets. Her family of teddy bears. LOTS of books. As the pile in her room grows, and chaos swirls around her, Malia comes to realize that what is most important to her won't fit in a backpack: her little brother, her cat, and her dog.