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Book Synopsis: Inspired by a real event, this is the fictional tale of a little girl whose parents win Wayne Gretzky's hockey stick at an auction. When the child begins to play with it, she becomes her team's star. Meanwhile, "The Great One" goes into the greatest slump of his career. Realizing he needs the stick more than she does, the girl returns it to him, and Gretzky gets over his thousand-goal hump.
Peter Maloney and Felicia Zekauskas really did win a Gretzky hockey stick at an auction, and The Great One subsequently did go into a slump. The authors have turned their adventure into THE book for young sports fans, with clever rhyming verse, witty pictures, and a heartfelt theme about what it means to give. They will donate a percentage of proceeds from this book to the New York Presbyterian Hearst Burn Center for Pediatric Burn Care, which held the original auction.
American Bookseller made the duo's first book, Redbird at Rockefeller Center, a fall 1997 Pick of the Lists, and called it "reminiscent of Dr. Seuss classics." With The Magic Hockey Stick, they've done it again!
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Are you ready to experience the magic of "The Magic Hockey Stick (Picture Puffins)"? This heartwarming and inspiring book is based on a true story that will capture the hearts of young sports fans everywhere. Follow the journey of a little girl whose parents win Wayne Gretzky's hockey stick at an auction. As she starts playing with the stick, she suddenly becomes her team's star player. But there's a twist - as she shines on the ice, "The Great One" faces the greatest slump of his career.
With its clever rhyming verse and witty pictures, this book is not only an entertaining read but also teaches an important lesson about the power of giving. The little girl realizes that Gretzky needs the stick more than she does and selflessly returns it to him. Through this act, Gretzky overcomes his thousand-goal hump, restoring his legendary status.
Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of hockey history and share a valuable lesson with your children. To make it even more special, a percentage of the proceeds from each book sold will be donated to the New York Presbyterian Hearst Burn Center for Pediatric Burn Care. By purchasing "The Magic Hockey Stick," you are not only giving joy and inspiration to your child but also making a difference in the lives of children who need it most.
American Bookseller raved about the authors' previous book, "Redbird at Rockefeller Center," and now they have done it again with "The Magic Hockey Stick." This fall 1997 Pick of the Lists is reminiscent of Dr. Seuss classics, capturing the attention and imagination of young readers. So why wait? Grab your copy of "The Magic Hockey Stick" today and embark on an unforgettable adventure with your child.
Get your copy of "The Magic Hockey Stick" and let the magic unfold!
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