The 2008 Willow Awards
Diamond Willow Nominee
Too Many Men
By Lorna Schultz Nicholson.
Sam was the star player of his hockey team before he had to move to Ottawa. Now he has to try out for 3rd goalie, as well as fit into a new school, and keep the household running when his mom breaks her leg.
About the Author
Former sports journalist Lorna Schultz Nicholson is now a full-time writer in Calgary, where she lives with her husband, senior hockey official Bob Nicholson, and their three children. She is the author of several popular books in the Lorimer Sports Stories series including Roughing, which was shortlisted for the Golden Eagle Children's Choice Book Award. Her books have been recommended by Dany Heatley, Sidney Crosby, and Wayne Gretzky.
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Suggested Activities
- If your parent broke his/her leg, what extra responsibilities could you take on in your home?
- Pretend you are Sam. Write an email to a friend back in Calgary telling him how things are going in your new home in Ottawa.
- What characteristics do you need to be a good team member? Create a T-chart and put the characteristics on one side and why they are important on the other.
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