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Against the Boards
May 2005 - James Lorimer and Co.
Childrens Fiction

Winner Canadian Children’s Book Center Our Choice Award
– STARRED REVIEW

Bio: Peter has done it! He’s made it onto an AAA team Bantam team and is now playing hockey in Edmonton. But this shy boy from the NWT is having a hard time adjusting to city life, his new school, and host family.

“Lorna Schultz Nicholson’s third book featuring a young player from the North West Territories is a winner. And it’s crystal clear that Schultz Nicholson understands the world of hockey and has probably logged a few hours in arenas herself…Against the Boards is warm without being sappy and absolutely satisfying.”
January Magazine

 

  

Winner Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice Selection 2006 – Starred Review

 

“I read (Lorna’s book)
to my grandson and we
both loved it!”
Pat Quinn
famous NHL and Olympic Coach.

 

 

“Against the Boards would suit aspiring hockey players from grade 4 through grade 8. Peter’s experience would be recognized by any young players attempting to move up in hockey’s hierarchy.” Resource Links
 

“Lorna’s books are a great read for kids and their parents. They really help teach the importance of having good values both in hockey and in life.”
Wayne Gretzky