Synopsis
The 2002 Winter Olympics were hosted by Salt Lake City, Utah. Just four years previous at Nagano, Japan, women's hockey had become an official Olympic sport. There, the Canadian team had been favoured to win the gold. They were the World Championship winners, after all. Yet, in a disappointing final game, Team Canada lost to the USA and ended up with a silver. Now, heading into the 2002 winter games, they're on a losing streak. What would it take for our women to bring home the gold?
Awards
Winner - Best books for children & teens 2011, Canadian Children's Book Centre
About the Series
The Recordbooks series helps new and struggling readers learn and understand history and social issues through the lives of Canadian sporting heroes. Tackling issues such as racism and gender conflict, these books provide historical context by telling the often-heroic story of how an athlete or a team worked to change attitudes around them. Short chapters, easy-to-read format, black and white photos, and sports trivias make for an engaging read.
There are 23 titles available in this series, 11 of which have won awards. Contact New Readers Bookstore for more details on other available titles.