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The Hockey Sweater [Paperback]

Roch Carrier , Sheldon Cohen , Sheila Fischman
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Sep 1 1985
In the days of Roch’s childhood, winters in the village of Ste. Justine were long. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy’s hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Everyone wore Richard’s number 9. They laced their skates like Richard. They even wore their hair like Richard. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. Much to Roch’s horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and hated foes to his beloved team. How can Roch face the other kids at the rink?


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First published in 1979 in a collection of adult stories and later made into an award-winning animated short film by the National Film Board of Canada, Roch Carrier's The Hockey Sweater is now firmly established as a Canadian classic. Basing the story on his own childhood growing up in St. Justine, Quebec, in the 1940s, Carrier describes the passion that he and his friends had for hockey, and particularly for the exploits of hockey great Maurice "The Rocket" Richard of the Montreal Canadiens. Roch and his friends all have red Canadiens sweaters emblazoned with Richard's famous number 9. When Roch outgrows his sweater, his mother orders him a new one from Eaton's in Montreal. The sweater that arrives two weeks later, though, isn't a Canadiens sweater but the blue-and-white sweater of the Toronto Maple Leafs, which Roch can't imagine wearing under any circumstances. But wear the Leafs sweater he must, with hilarious consequences. Sheldon Cohen's warm, rich illustrations are a perfect match for Carrier's exuberant text. And readers who enjoy The Hockey Sweater should check out Carrier's other sports stories--The Boxing Champion, The Longest Home Run, and The Basketball Player. (Ages 5 to 9) --Jeffrey Canton

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“….not only sweet and funny, but a wise parable about Quebec and English Canada.”
Toronto Star


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3.0 out of 5 stars A litte disapponted Dec 13 2012
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I loved The Hockey Sweater when I first read it many years ago, and I still like the film that was made of it. But on re-reading the book, I am surprised at the large part religion plays in the book. I had remembered the part the Eaton's Catalogue played, which is still delightful, but the religious aspect had faded from my memory. Of course, it is set in an era when the Catholic Church was prominent in Quebec society, so given that context, it makes sense.
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5.0 out of 5 stars classic story Dec 29 2012
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this is a favourite of mine....at one time in my career I was a teacher librarian so reading this Canaadian classic was a must for me once the snow fell...
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2.0 out of 5 stars Odd story Nov 24 2012
By Amber
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Not how I remembered this story as a child at all... lot of religious reference, no moral to the story and a ridiculous ending with no closure... definitely would not recommend.
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4.0 out of 5 stars He was the greatest of them all
The classic Canadian hockey story- charming pictures, and dialogue believable as a young Canadien Boy and his & his friends passion for hockey, and the greatest player of them... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bill Desmond
5.0 out of 5 stars great
A new book, like described. The book arrived fast with out costing me a lot of money for the book.
Published 5 months ago by erin
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't ignore the prejudice in this story
It's interesting how everyone ignores the fact that the prejudice in this book is not against the Toronto Maple Leafs, it's against English Canadians. Read more
Published 13 months ago by photo guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Hockey Sweater
This is a must-read for all Canadians who ever waited with great anticipation for the ponds and lakes to freeze. Read more
Published 17 months ago by dpollo
5.0 out of 5 stars classic!
i had to watch the film for this in elementary school once or twice, so when i read it i have the voice of the narrator in my head. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2008 by elfdart
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Canuck Childrens Book Hits Home with American Dude
The Hockey Sweater is such a nice little childrens book that can melt the heart of any hockey fan no matter how old. Read more
Published on Nov 18 2002 by Travis Newman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Candian Classic
Every Canadian or kost can relate to this book. It will make you want to go play hockey today. This good is great to read to those young kids that play hockey.
Published on May 8 2002 by K. Kainula
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Canadian Classic
All Canadians can identify with the character in this book, be they Montreal, Toronto, Detroit or other hockey teams fans. Read more
Published on Oct 16 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars A Canadian Classic and a Must Read for All
The story of a young Quebecois mortally dismayed at having received the wrong hockey sweater (of the hated Toronto Maple Leafs, no less) has become a true Canadian classic. Read more
Published on Nov 14 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars All the best things about loving hockey!
My husband and I saw the short film that the book was based on (or vice versa) and were completely enchanted. Read more
Published on Oct 31 1998
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