Description

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Puckster is Hockey Canada's lovable mascot and this polar bear knows everything there is to know about hockey. His books are perfect entertainment for young hockey fans. In Puckster's First Tryout, Puckster and his pals are trying out for a one-time select team that will play against the formidable Russian Tigers. Each player learns a valuable lesson about the importance of being prepared and trying your best, and that making the team is not the only thing that matters.

About the Author

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Lorna Schultz Nicholson grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario, and as a child loved to read and write. But then athletics took over and she put it all aside to be a jock. She holds a B Sc. in Human Performance from the University of Victoria and has worked as a Fitness and Recreation Co-ordinator at UVic where she also coached rowing. Lorna has worked in media and broadcasting and is currently a full-time author, having published almost 20 books. She and her husband Bob live in Calgary, Alberta. The author lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Praise For…

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Praise for Puckster's First Hockey Sweater and Puckster's First Hockey Game

"...Presented as a story with Canadian facts and symbols children will recognize, this series can be recommended to both older children already interested in hockey as well as young children who may develop an interested after reading these two picture books."
- Recommended, CM Magazine

"The Puckster series for young hockey fans by Lorna Schultz Nicholson and illustrated by Kelly Findley captures a kid's excitement about getting into the game. Puckster's First Hockey Sweater and Puckster's First Hockey Game contain lots of hockey action and adventures...."
- The Calgary Sun