LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON has written picture books, middle grade and YA fiction, and non-fiction. She has also written, produced, and hosted programs for television and radio, and is well known for her sports writing. Lorna regularly visits schools to share her passion for literacy with students. She lives in Edmonton.
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Denial
A teen novel about pregnancy denial.
$9.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL490L
Northern Star
Inspired by the career of NHL star Jordin Tootoo, this book follows one exceptional player's journey towards hockey greatness.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
Superhero Ninja Wrestling Star
Archie starts Grade 6 as the only kid who has not grown over the summer. He goes on a mission to make himself bigger, stronger and faster to impress his best girl friend, Shamini.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-12Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 460L
Hoop Dreams
Allie MacLean: the basketball player who won't let an injury destroy her dreams$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL550L
Forward Pass
Parmita Kapoor: the soccer player who won't keep a secret that crosses the line$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
One Cycle
Nathan Moore: The lacrosse player who won't let the desire for bigger muscles turn him into a meathead$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL580L
Rookie
Aaron Wong: the hockey player who won't take hazing lying down$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL590L
Vegas Tryout
Carrie Munroe: the synchro swimmer who won't let her body shape weigh her down$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL540L
Winning Gold
They'd lost the last 8 games they'd played against Team USA. To stand a chance at Olympic Gold, they just needed to believe.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 820L
Northern Star
It seems Peter Kuiksak's star just keeps rising. But being the centre of attention isn't all it's cracked up to be. It seems no one sees Peter as just Peter anymore.
Inspired by the career of NHL star Jordin Tootoo, Northern Star continues one exceptional player's journey, started in Roughing and Against the Boards, toward hockey greatness.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
Against the Boards
Peter has made it onto an AAA Bantam team and is now playing hockey in Edmonton. But this shy boy from the Northwest Territories is having a hard time adjusting to his new life.
$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 9-13