Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 1 January 2022
- Copyright Year: 2022
- ISBN: 9781459416253
- Page Count: 120
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
- Interest ages: 10-13
- Reading level: Grade 3
Purchasing Information
Paddle Battle
by Eric Howling
A teen boy learns that trusting his team and trying his best helps him accept change and adapt to it.
What if your biggest opponent is yourself?
Finn Hunter has high hopes of making the national kayaking team one day. And he might just make it too, since he made the regional team last year. But this year, since his mom left home, things have been different. Finn is angry, and his paddling and relationship with his teammates are suffering as a result. Can Finn pull it together to achieve his dreams?
ERIC HOWLING is an advertising creative director and the author of twelve books, including Head Hunter, Red Zone Rivals, Hoop Magic, Kayak Combat, Drive, Run and Gun and Long Bomb in the Lorimer Sports Stories series. His books have been shortlisted for the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, named Resource Links Year’s Best and picked as a CCBC Best Books selection. Eric lives in Calgary, Alberta.
About the Author

ERIC HOWLING is an advertising creative director and the author of ten books, including Head Hunter, Red Zone Rivals, Hoop Magic, Kayak Combat, Drive, Run and Gun and Long Bomb in the Lorimer Sports Stories series. His books have been shortlisted for the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, named Resource Links Year’s Best and picked as a CCBC Best Books selection. Eric lives in Calgary, Alberta.
Reviews
"The author explores what this young teen goes through when faced with the breakdown of his parents’ marriage. From feeling angry and blaming himself to finding support through his peers, Finn’s character arc is well rounded. The realities of climate change and wildfires and their impacts on the younger generation are also seamlessly woven into the story."
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