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Book Information

  • Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 8 May 2006
  • Copyright Year: 2006
  • ISBN: 9781550289107
  • Page Count: 112
  • Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
  • Interest ages: 10-13
  • Reading level: Grade 2

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Northern Star

by Lorna Schultz Nicholson

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.

It seems Peter Kuiksak's star just keeps rising. This young hockey hero from the Northwest Territories is the top player in his league, being pursued by agents, and becoming something of a celebrity in his adopted city, Edmonton. 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 -- least of all the star himself.
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.

About the Author

Lorna Schultz Nicholson
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 in Western Canada for her print journalism, including sports writing. Lorna regularly visits schools to share her passion for literacy with students. She lives in Edmonton with her husband and their two dogs.

Reviews

"Sure to appeal to young hockey players, with its insights into the challenges boys face working their way through the minor leagues to the NHL, as well as readers who have already met Peter in the first two books, Northern Star has a place on library shelves ... It does a fine job of presenting an authentic hockey setting and situation."
Linda Aksomitis, Resource Links

Awards

Best Books for Kids & Teens - Canadian Children's Book Centre
2008

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Canada / Indigenous, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Peer Pressure

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Realistic Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Sports, Juvenile Fiction: Sports: Hockey

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