Wendy Lewis
Wendy Lewis is the author of Graveyard Girl, an award-winning collection of stories for teens, In Abby's Hands, and the "Recordbooks" volume Fire on the Water: The Red-Hot Career of Superstar Rower Ned Hanlan, as well as several popular picture books. She lives in Uxbridge, Ontario, with her family, where she also teaches writing.
Teen Books (1)
Synopsis:
Gaylord Powless was playing lacrosse by the age of three. He descended from generations of Mohawk lacrosse players and possessed great skill, but his native ancestry made him the target of brutal checking, and slashing. This is a compelling story of how this champion learned to deal with emotions.
Ideal for reluctant readers.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended Ages: 12-18.
Fry Reading Level: 4.5
This book is part of the Recordbooks Series. Recordbooks help reluctant readers understand social issues through the lens of a true story of a sports hero.
Series features:
- Ideal for reluctant readers
- Hi-lo
- Short chapters, easy-to-read format
- Great for ESL and adult students
- Writing with a flair for making history feel like novels
- Accompanied by historical photos and sports trivia
- Ideal for ages 12+
Additional Information
120 pages | 4.25" x 7.00"
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