The Highest Number in the World
The Highest Number in the World by Roy MacGregor is an illustrated book published by Tundra on February 11, 2014. This 32-page work follows 9-year-old Gabe (Gabriella) Murray, a passionate hockey player who faces a challenge when she receives the jersey number 9 instead of her lucky number 22. As she grapples with her disappointment, Gabe’s grandmother shares her own experiences with the number 9, helping Gabe to see the value and history behind it.
Readers will find a touching intergenerational story that highlights themes of family and resilience within the context of sports and recreation. The narrative explores Gabe’s journey as she learns to embrace her new number and the legacy it carries in the world of hockey. This book is suitable for young readers interested in hockey and family dynamics, making it a relevant addition to any collection focused on juvenile fiction.
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9-year-old Gabe (Gabriella) Murray lives and breathes hockey. She’s the youngest player on her new team, she has a nifty move that her teammates call “the Gabe,” and she shares a lucky number with her hero, Hayley Wickenheiser: number 22. But when her coach hands out the team jerseys, Gabe is stuck with number 9. Crushed, Gabe wants to give up hockey altogether. How can she play without her lucky number? Gabe’s grandmother soon sets her straight, though–from her own connection to the number 9 in her hockey-playing days to all the greats she cheered for who wore it, she soon convinces Gabe that this new number might not be so bad after all.
A lovely intergenerational tale and a history of the storied number 9 in hockey, The Highest Number in the World is a must-have for any hockey fan.
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