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Lacrosse Warrior
The Life of Mohawk Lacrosse Champion Gaylord Powless
by Wendy A. Lewis
Wendy Lewis tells the compelling story of how Mohawk lacrosse champion Gaylord Powless coped with brutal checking and racism during his career.
Gaylord Powless was playing lacrosse by the age of three. His father was a famous player who taught Gaylord everything he knew. But Gaylord's tremendous skill and native ancestry made him a target on and off the lacrosse floor. Gaylord learned that the best revenge was to improve his game. He became a standard for sportsmanship and skill and a pioneer in promoting equality for Canadian athletes of all ethnic backgrounds.
[Fry Reading Level - 4.5
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"This fun and easy-to-read book is a great learning tool for young and old alike and can be appreciated by anyone, regardless of their race."
Jordan Standup,, The Eastern Door
". . . Lacrosse Warrior is both a fine contribution to the "Recordbooks" series and to the literature about First Nations figures. Recommended.
Dave Jenkinson,, CM Magazine
Awards
Best Books for Kids & Teens - Canadian Children's Book Centre
2009
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism