- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Raincoast Books (July 5 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1551923068
- ISBN-13: 978-1551923062
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 26.2 x 0.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 177 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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#105,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #19 in Books > Children's Books > Obsessions > Sports > Hockey
- #21 in Books > Children's Books > Obsessions > Sports > Winter Sports
- #95 in Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > Canada
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"This is a heartwarming, truly Canadian story about a loveable young boy, his passion for the game of hockey and his fondness for his hockey hero." -- Regina Leader Post
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Journey back to 1976 and meet Michael, who wants to be just like his hero, Darryl Sittler, captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs and a Hall of Fame inductee. From his living room perch in front of the television, Michael watches Hockey Night in Canada and dreams of playing for the Leafs. We follow him out to the ice rink to play hockey with his friends, from store to store in search of a Leafs sweater, and, finally, to the stands at a Leafs game to watch Sittler's extraordinary 10-point game. In the end, Michael learns that there is much more to the love of hockey than just having the sweater of your favourite player. "This is a heartwarming, truly Canadian story about a loveable young boy, his passion for the game of hockey and his fondness for his hockey hero." -Regina Leader Post
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
just rewriting the classic "the hockey sweater",
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This review is from: My Leafs Sweater (Hardcover)
this book is eerily like roch carrier's classic story, "the hockey sweater". the same themes occur, the same events, everything. of course, it was written 14 years later -- and, look! "hommage à roch carrier", in small type. leave well enough alone, and write your own books; your other ones have been good, why do this?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have!,
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This review is from: My Leafs Sweater (Paperback)
A must have for anyone who grew up as a Leaf fan and wants their children to share the same experience! This story re-tells the thoughts and sentiments of ALL Toronto Maple Leaf fans, young and old!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great update of the classic Sweater #9,
By A Customer
This review is from: My Leafs Sweater (Hardcover)
A classic theme - hockey through the eyes of a child. This time, though, too young to remember The Rocket - it's #27 Sittler and his amazing feat one night against the Bruins. Great story for both fans of the game and kids just starting to appreciate its wonders. And it's a history lesson in disguise: "Daddy, who where the Atlanta Flames?" Fantastic artwork by Sean Thompson - worthy of framing and hanging above your TV during "Hockey Night in Canada".
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