The Hockey Sweater [Paperback]

Roch Carrier (Author), Sheldon Cohen (Illustrator), Sheila Fischman (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1985 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

In the days of Roch’s childhood, winters in the village of Ste. Justine were long. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy’s hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Everyone wore Richard’s number 9. They laced their skates like Richard. They even wore their hair like Richard. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. Much to Roch’s horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and hated foes to his beloved team. How can Roch face the other kids at the rink?


From the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“….not only sweet and funny, but a wise parable about Quebec and English Canada.”
–Toronto Star


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Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Tundra Books (September 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887761747
• ISBN-13: 978-0887761744
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.1 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Cultural tension of Canada told through hockey, September 29, 2005

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I. Thomas "Kia Ora" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hockey Sweater (Paperback)

The Hockey Sweater is a book that I grew up loving and when I entered Teacher's College (Primary) I made it priority to have it in my library. I have found the book is excellent to read to students of all ages. The religious connotation is not a problem for public schools as long as a pre-intro is given to tell children that the Quebe education system was for the majority made up of Catholic schools.
Living in a different country where ice hockey is not well known it has been a perfect book to describe hockey, which I get a lot of questions about. For the older students I have used it too describe the hidden cultural tension that exists behind the sport. I.E. the french and english rivalary and then expanded this to incorporate how rugby for example is similar when we look at New Zealand...North and South Island or even in a larger context....New Zealand versus Australia.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the best things about loving hockey!, October 30, 1998

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This review is from: The Hockey Sweater (Paperback)

My husband and I saw the short film that the book was based on (or vice versa) and were completely enchanted. When I saw The Hockey Sweater at our local bookstore, I bought it immediately and have shared it with everyone who remembers standing in the freezing cold at outdoor skating areas, listening to sticks crack on anything that could be used as a puck. There's no way not to love the innocence, beauty and evocative illustrations, especially if you love all of the good things about ice hockey, and remember the joy in following a favorite team - no matter what!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Canuck Childrens Book Hits Home with American Dude, November 17, 2002

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Travis Newman "-Producer, CPP" (Brick, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hockey Sweater (Paperback)

The Hockey Sweater is such a nice little childrens book that can melt the heart of any hockey fan no matter how old. The book is great for young people, the illustrations are adorable and there is some hockey history laid in the book as well. It is a nice look back on a semi-forgotten time and it is nice to introduce old-school hockey to the youngsters. I am going to read this book to my nephew once he is old enough and if that is not recommendation enough to get your hands on this book yourself, then I am lost for words.