Hockey stars Mike "Crazy" Keats and his new friend, Dakota, are caught in a web of violence which makes winning a championship the least of their concerns. Dakota Smith is in trouble. But Mike "Crazy" Keats doesn't care. He is new to the Seattle Thunderbirds, and Dakota seems like a good guy to have for a friend. Unfortunately, not everyone accepts Dakota's Native North American heritage so easily.
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"Well-written, and the highly engaging secondary characters, especially Dakota Smith, will quickly draw readers into the story. In Mike Keats, Brouwer has created a well-rounded male protagonist, a young man desperately searching for a good role model during the difficult period between boyhood and manhood. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine 20100618)
"The short chapters, rapid action, and adept hockey writing make this a prime choice for reluctant readers and hockey lovers." (NMRLS Youth Services Book Review 20081201)
"A substantial read with a unique plot and compelling characters...The excitement surrounding hockey and crime-fighting is sure to entertain." (Resource Links 20090201)
"Brouwer's use of controlled vocabulary and first-person viewpoint will succeed in enticing [reluctant readers] to attempt a novel. The emphasis on action keeps the plot moving swiftly." (VOYA 20090401)
"The short chapters, rapid action, and adept hockey writing make this a prime choice for reluctant readers and hockey lovers." (NMRLS Youth Services Book Review 20081201)
"A substantial read with a unique plot and compelling characters...The excitement surrounding hockey and crime-fighting is sure to entertain." (Resource Links 20090201)
"Brouwer's use of controlled vocabulary and first-person viewpoint will succeed in enticing [reluctant readers] to attempt a novel. The emphasis on action keeps the plot moving swiftly." (VOYA 20090401)
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The red 4X4 spun sideways as the driver slammed on the brakes and yanked the steering wheel. The truck skidded toward Dakota's truck. I couldn't see the driver because the passenger side was sliding towards us. I could see the passenger though. He wore a mask over his face. And he was pointing a rifle at us through the open window. Hockey stars Mike "Crazy" Keats and his Cree Indian friend, Dakota, are caught in a web of violence which makes winning this year's hockey league championship the least of their concerns. Mike's new to the Seattle Thunderbirds, and Dakota seems like a good guy to have for a friend. Unfortunately, not everyone accepts Dakota's Indian heritage as easily. Spin-off racial hatred takes Keats and Dakota into a life-threatening situation.
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By talsweet
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This book is about Dakota Smith and Mike "Crazy" Keats. It's about how Dakota teaches Mike how to stay calm in situations that he would normally lose his temper. Even in the life and death situtaion where it looked like they might die, Dakota was very calm and this helped to influence Mike in keeping his temper in check. In the end Mike learned a very good lesson for life which helped them to win the last hockey game of the season. This helped him to keep from getting time in the penalty box which gave Mike's team a power play. This is a great book! We highly reccomend this book to boys ages 9 to 14 years old and even their moms.
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Jun 15 2000
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This book is about Dakota Smith and Mike "Crazy" Keats. It's about how Dakota teaches Mike how to stay calm in situations that he would normally lose his temper. Even in the life and death situtaion where it looked like they might die, Dakota was very calm and this helped to influence Mike in keeping his temper in check. In the end Mike learned a very good lesson for life which helped them to win the last hockey game of the season. This helped him to keep from getting time in the penalty box which gave Mike's team a power play. This is a great book! We highly reccomend this book to boys ages 9 to 14 years old and even their moms.
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