The Magic Hockey Stick
The Magic Hockey Stick by Peter Maloney, published by Penguin Young Readers Group in October 2001, is a reprint edition featuring 40 pages in English. This story follows a young girl named Tracy, who believes in the magic of Wayne Gretzky’s hockey stick after her parents win it at a charity auction. As she begins to use the stick, Tracy finds herself excelling on her hockey team, but she soon realizes that the stick’s magic is tied to Gretzky’s own performance, which is faltering.
Readers will discover a blend of juvenile fiction, sports, and fantasy as Tracy grapples with the dilemma of needing the stick for her success while recognizing its importance to Gretzky. The narrative explores themes of belief and the impact of magic in sports, all presented in a whimsical, verse format. This engaging tale invites readers to reflect on the balance between personal ambition and the needs of others, making it a delightful read for children and hockey enthusiasts alike.
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Do you believe in magic? 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.
Tracy does. When she starts using Wayne Gretzky’s hockey stick, won by her parents at a charity auction, she suddenly becomes the best player on her hockey team. She hasn’t become a better player overnight—it’s the magic of The Great One’s stick! But while Tracy’s star is on the rise, Wayne’s is steadily dropping. He’s in the greatest slump of his career. Tracy knows that Wayne needs his magic stick back, but she needs it, too. The question is: Who needs it more?
“Even children who have no knowledge of hockey will be entertained by this book and impressed by its message. Maloney and Zekauskas have scored a winning goal with this one.”—School Library Journal
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