Something to Prove: Hockey tough guy, Bobby Clarke (FL85)

Code: 9781552774809

Author: Nicole Mortillaro
ISBN: 9781552774809
Item#: FL85
Publisher: Lorimer Books
Published: 2010
Category: Non-Fiction
Type: Paperback
Series: Recordbooks series
Reading Level: Fry 4.1

CA$9.95

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Synopsis

Most people recognize hockey superstar Bobby Clarke as the tough guy with the toothless grin. This fast-paced and energetic new book tells the story of Clarke's fights on and off the ice - not with rival hockey players, but with diabetes. Long-time sports editor Nicole Mortillaro examines how Bobby was almost shunned from the league because of the disease, and recounts the impact that important medical discoveries made about the disease since his time.

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.

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