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Elliot Jelly-Legs and the Bobblehead Miracle

Yolanda Ridge

EPUB
ca. 8,49

Orca Book Publishers img Link Publisher

Kinder- und Jugendbücher / Kinderbücher bis 11 Jahre

Beschreibung

Key Selling Points

  • An 11-year-old hockey goalie is convinced that his Carey Price bobblehead doll is the source of his newfound luck.
  • In this Mighty Ducks meets Aladdin story the themes of believing in yourself, friendship and teamwork are explored.
  • Following the recent meteoric rise of the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup finals, NHL goalie Carey Price has a new generation of fans.
  • The author’s previous middle-grade novel, Inside Hudson Pickle, was nominated for a Red Cedar Award.
  • Readers can decide for themselves if it’s magic that makes Elliot such a great goalie or if his perseverance and hard work is finally paying off.
  • Includes 25 engaging black and white illustrations by Sydney Barnes.

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Schlagwörter

ritual, self-esteem, superstition, ice hockey, tournament, hockey, magical realism, resilience, sports, making lists, NHL, U13, courage, anxiety, magic, bobblehead, local politics, Carey Price, goalie, wishing for success, Habs, fans, shutout, family dynamics, self-confidence, friendship, illustrated novel, Indigenous sports figures, Montreal Canadiens, coping strategies, bullying, counting, winter sports, hockey heroes