Boot [Library Binding]

Bruce Brooks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999 | ISBN-10: 0613073827 | ISBN-13: 978-0613073820

On the ice and around the house where he lives with his eleven adopted siblings and distracted parents, Boot, the Wings’ premier left wing, is most comfortable cruising the margins and sneaking in his best shots when they’re least expected. But midway through his first Squirt season Boot discovers that a new weapon is allowed, one that appeals to everyone but him: bodychecking. Suddenly, surrounded by the threat of being hit by anyone at any angle at any speed, Boot finds his game is in big trouble. He can’t check—or won’t. The team is upset and everyone but Boot is getting creamed. Will he hold back so long that he loses not only his teammates’ respect—but his place on the ice as a Wing?

--This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7?This engaging book is the fourth in a series, but can stand on its own. The Boot, an 11-year-old right wing, has been playing ice hockey for a while, but the team hasn't been allowed to body check or "hit" until now. The Boot, a foster child, is hesitant about "hitting" because he has been successful at getting goals without getting physical. Brooks provides realistic dialogue and hockey jargon to keep readers involved. They will be curious about why the Boot is so philosophically opposed to hitting his opponents since he has chosen this sport. Team dynamics play into the plot as his friends turn against him for acting "cowardly" and not supporting them. This is not just a run-of-the-mill sports story and it is very different from Matt Christopher's novels, except for the vivid play-by-play action. Serious philosophical differences separate the Boot from his peers and there is much for readers to think about here. Hockey fans will definitely want to check out the titles about the other team members.?Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

About the Author

Bruce Brooks is a two-time Newbery Honor recipient, in 1985 for The Moves Make the Man and in 1993 for What Hearts. He has won many other awards and honors, not least of which was being an assistant coach for his son’s travel hockey team. He lives in Burtonsville, MD.

--This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding
• Publisher: Bt Bound (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613073827
• ISBN-13: 978-0613073820
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book to Read, March 26, 2000

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D. Rochat (Portland, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boot (Wolfbay Wings) (Paperback)

Boot is the Woolfbay Wings right wing. He likes to sneak in his great shoots in games. But in the squirt season bodycheacking is allowed. Boot finds this hard and his game suffers. Will Boot find a way past this Problem?

The Wolfbay Wings collection is great for young hockey fans or players.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Boot, December 15, 2002

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K. Kainula "kevinkainula" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boot (Wolfbay Wings) (Library Binding)

Boot, the Wings great right wing is great crusing the margins and sneaking in a shot when least expected. But midway body checking is allowed. Boot will not hit and he is the only one on the team that is being creamed. Will he hold back as long so he doesnt get respect or even worse lose his place on the Wings?