Face-Off (Book One) [Kindle Edition]

Stacy Juba (Author)

Book Description

Stacy's adult mystery novels also 99 cents this week!  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. Equivalent to 110 pages in print form, the length is ideal for teens and middle-graders, as well as adults seeking a novella read. 

Re-issue of the hockey classic, originally published 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.

- Best Books for Young Teen Readers: Grades 7-10 by John T. Gillespie - Recommended in the sports category.

Editorial Reviews

Review

• "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

• "With lots of sports action, the book has appeal for reluctant readers." Kliatt

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.

Product Details

• File Size: 256 KB
• Print Length: 110 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Horse Press; 2 edition (September 6, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005LQ99F0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,844 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sports novel for young readers! December 25, 2011

By Christina (Ensconced in YA) TOP 500 REVIEWER

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!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read March 13, 2013

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

5.0 out of 5 stars Have the original. May 10, 2013

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.

More 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 E-Book Bundle for children.

Amazon Author Rankbeta 

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#40 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#48 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#87 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery

#40 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#48 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#87 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery