The Hockey Book for Girls (Books for Girls) [Paperback]

Stacy Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Books for Girls

Packed with expert advice from one of the top women's hockey players in the world, this title in the Books for Girls series will show kids how to pass and shoot like a star, choose the right equipment and help lead their team to victory. They'll also spend a day with a top women's team, find out what an Olympic hockey coach looks for in a player and discover what's ahead for women's hockey. The Hockey Book for Girls is a unique resource for girls who love to play hockey or would like to learn the game.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-7-While young athletes will glean a few pointers from this slim book, the information provided is somewhat limited. Double-page illustrated spreads reminiscent of a scrapbook cover such topics as equipment, positions, training, scoring, and stars of the game. There is a useful section on how to care for equipment and readers will enjoy the interview with Karyn Bye. Unfortunately, the book is poorly written and some of the full-color photographs are small while others are unfocused. Barbara Stewart's She Shoots-She Scores (Firefly, 1998) is a better choice.
Barb Lawler, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 4-7. Although there are several titles about women's hockey for older readers and adults, this is one of the few for this age group. Wilson, a former captain of Canada's Olympic Women's Hockey Team, offers a broad introduction to the sport, touching on the game's positions, rules, strategies, and off-ice training. She also includes spotlights and interviews with star players. With brief, scattered text and energizing color photos, this is probably best for young girls who are new to the game and want an overview rather than in-depth coverage. For older players looking for more material, suggest Barbara Stewart's She Shoots . . . She Scores! (1998) and Gold Medal Ice Hockey for Women and Girls (1999), by Tricia Dunn and Katie King. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550747193
• ISBN-13: 978-1550747195
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #996,598 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Sports > Hockey

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro to Hockey, August 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hockey Book for Girls, The (Books for Girls) (Hardcover)

Stacy Wilson has written a great introduction to hockey for girls of all ages. She reviews the basics including positioning, terminology and equipment needs. More importantly, she introduces the young reader to role models in women's hockey with profiles on past and current international stars. The book is laid out in a manner which makes it enjoyable for both kids and adults to read. I recommend this book for all young female athletes, but especially for those with an interest in hockey.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro to Hockey, September 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hockey Book for Girls (Books for Girls) (Paperback)

Stacy Wilson has written a great introduction to hockey for girls of all ages. She reviews the basics including positioning, terminology and equipment needs. More importantly, she introduces the young reader to role models in women's hockey with profiles on past and current international stars. The book is laid out in a manner which makes it enjoyable for both kids and adults to read. I recommend this book for all young female athletes, but especially for those with an interest in hockey.

4.0 out of 5 stars A very nice introduction, January 24, 2012

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This review is from: The Hockey Book for Girls (Books for Girls) (Paperback)

The description for this book suggests that it is for Grades 3-7. I think it may be too basic for the older grades. However, it's a very nice introduction to the game of ice hockey for young girls who want to learn more about the sport. I purchased this book for my six year old daughter, who is just beginning to play. She loves the big colorful photographs, and the profiles of successful women players. She also enjoys copying the stretching exercises and puck handling drills that are clearly outlined. I appreciated the section on selecting and fitting hockey equipment for a young girl, as when I played I was neither young nor a girl.

More than anything, this book is great for young girls who love the game, but who also need occasional reassurance that ice hockey isn't just a boy's game. If it can be made better, it would be nice to have it updated to profile some more recent players (this book was published in 2000, and profiles players from the late 1990s, when women's hockey on the international level was just getting started). It would also be nice if it discussed more about why hockey is a great sport for girls to play in the first place. But these are relatively small quibbles for a book that ably fulfills a genuine need.