Head-to-Head, Skate-to-Skate, It's Winner Takes All! What might have been a dream come true has turned into a nightmare. Brad's twin brother T.J. has gotten himself out of the fancy prep school his father picked for him and into the public high school Brad attends. Now T.J., the bright light in his father's eyes, is a shining new star on the hockey team where Brad once held the spotlight. And he's testing his popularity with Brad's friends, eyeing Brad's girl and competing to be captain of the team. The whole school is rooting for a big double-strength win...not knowing that their twin hockey stars are heating up the ice for a winner takes all face-off. Re-issue of the hockey classic, originally written when the author was a teenager. This young adult novel has entertained thousands of young readers and appeared on many reading lists. Among its many honors: - The Hockey Hall of Fame's Junior Education Program included Face-Off on its recommended reading list for the junior and intermediate levels. - Recommended in the sports category of Best Books for Young Teen Readers: Grades 7-10 by John T. Gillespie This new edition contains a bonus excerpt of the sequel: Offsides (Face-Off Book Two) and the young adult paranormal thriller Dark Before Dawn.
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Hockey fans will be attracted by the cover and held by the game descriptions, and those who like realistic fiction will appreciate the complexity of the boys' home life, with battling parents, hero-worshipping younger siblings and a father who expects too little of one twin and too much of the other. A good read for both proficient and reluctant readers. Booklist
Lots of action and emotional upheaval ensure that this will be a popular book for boys as well as girls. This reviewer's YA Book Review Group gave it nine points out of a possible ten for 'Good Read' status. VOYA
Lots of action and emotional upheaval ensure that this will be a popular book for boys as well as girls. This reviewer's YA Book Review Group gave it nine points out of a possible ten for 'Good Read' status. VOYA
About the Author
Thousands of readers have been captivated by the books of Stacy Juba. Stacy published her first book, a young adult novel, at age 18 and she hasn't stopped writing since. She has authored books for adults, teenagers and children. Stacy has written about high school hockey players, reality TV contestants targeted by a killer, an obit writer who solves a cold case, teen psychics who control minds, teddy bears learning to raise the U.S. flag, and lots more. Her titles include Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim for adults; Dark Before Dawn and Face-Off for young adults; and The Flag Keeper and the Teddy Bear Town Children's Bundle for children.
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Thousands of readers have been captivated by the books of Stacy Juba. Stacy published her first book, a young adult novel, at age 18 and she hasn't stopped writing since. She has authored books for adults, teenagers and children. Stacy has written about high school hockey players, reality TV contestants targeted by a killer, an obit writer who solves a cold case, teen psychics who control minds, teddy bears learning to raise the U.S. flag, and lots more. Her titles include Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim for adults; Dark Before Dawn and Face-Off for young adults; and The Flag Keeper and the Teddy Bear Town Children's E-Book Bundle for children.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I received this book from Librarything in exchange for an honest review.
Apparently, this is a reissue of a book that was written when the author was only 16. I was very impressed with all the hockey lingo and thought it was very well done. The twins interaction and the difficulties with the parents were very real. I was moved by all the relationships and how they evolved over time.
I thought it was wonderful how the twins worked out a majority of their issues, but it almost seemed too easy for a long standing resentment, a fierce sibling rivalry, just to fade away. Of course, perhaps this is just the calm before the storm!
I enjoyed reading this book a lot, and believe that sports fans and younger readers will really like it!
Apparently, this is a reissue of a book that was written when the author was only 16. I was very impressed with all the hockey lingo and thought it was very well done. The twins interaction and the difficulties with the parents were very real. I was moved by all the relationships and how they evolved over time.
I thought it was wonderful how the twins worked out a majority of their issues, but it almost seemed too easy for a long standing resentment, a fierce sibling rivalry, just to fade away. Of course, perhaps this is just the calm before the storm!
I enjoyed reading this book a lot, and believe that sports fans and younger readers will really like it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Deja Love
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
The plot was wonderful if you love hockey. I would recommend this book to any young adult looking for a good quick read
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By canyonero44
Format:Paperback
Although I have not read the updated version; the original was awsome. Even if you are not a hocky fan you will love this book. I can't wait for part two.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
great book for the whole family
Brad and TJ are fraternal twin brothers who love playing hockey. Their father has aspiring goals for TJ attending an Ivy League university and therefore places him in a private... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Laura Fabiani
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
It was a good book. There could have been more conflict. Other than that, great read! Go Bruins! Go hockey!
Published 1 month ago by Kathleen D. Fennell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic young adult story about brothers
When T.J. has to switch high schools, Brad suddenly has to share his school, his friends, and his hockey team. Read more
Published 2 months ago by WiLoveBooks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing YA story...great way to encourage boys to read
Face-Off by Stacy Juba
Reviewed by Katherine Pegg Eccleston, YATR Reviewer
Face Off is the story of twin brothers who are dealing with high school, hockey, family,... Read more
Reviewed by Katherine Pegg Eccleston, YATR Reviewer
Face Off is the story of twin brothers who are dealing with high school, hockey, family,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. Eccleston
4.0 out of 5 stars
My Home Away From Home & Mera's YA Book List Review
I'm a HUGE hockey fan, and it's not everyday that I get the opportunity to read about my favorite sport. Read more
Published 13 months ago by N. K. Richards
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Young Adult Book
This book is geared towards young adults and I found it to be a good read that held my attention throughout. I read it in just over a day. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
FACE-OFF!!!!!!!!!!
I get a charge out of a hockey story as long as it is soundly written. I am please to say Stacy has competence in her storytelling. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Tifferz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Short novel, but compulsive read
This is a novella rather than a novel, but I was satisfied with the purchase since I enjoyed the story and literally read it in one sitting. Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. MOLINA
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read For All Ages!
I don't normally read YA fiction but this one drew my attention for two reasons: I'm a fan of Stacy Juba's mysteries and I have been a huge Boston Bruins fan for close to 40 years. Read more
Published 20 months ago by BookAddict
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful young adult novel!
A well written novel where the family dynamics, sibling rivalries, jealousies, and high school hockey come alive on the pages. Read more
Published 20 months ago by fettwolf
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