The Hockey Sweater
by Roch Carrier
The Hockey Sweater teaches about not only the game but also its place in Canada, particularly in 1930s Quebec
Recommendations from our site
” It’s told very simply as well, which is why it’s a book that could be read by children. But adults can get just as much out of it. It’s like The Little Prince by Saint-Exupéry – a very simple tale but it has layers and layers.” Read more...
Bruce Dowbiggin, Sportspersons & Sportswriter
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