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About this Book

Trade Paperback

24 Pages, 9.78 x 9.06 x 0.15 IN

September 1, 1985

Tundra


0887761747
9780887761744

From Our Editors

In this beloved story, see what happens when a Toronto Maple Leaf sweater is sent to a young Montréal Canadien fan by mistake. Forced to wear it to the hockey rink -- where everyone else wears Maurice 'Le Rocket' Richard's red, white and blue -- funny things start happening to the little boy. Young and old hockey fans will understand and empathize with Roch Carrier's classic Canadian story. Sheldon Cohen's delightful illustrations bring The Hockey Sweater vividly to life.

From the Publisher

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?

About the Author

Roch Carrier is Canada's National Librarian and the beloved author of many Canadian classics for both adults and children. In 1968 he published his hugely successful novel, La Guerre, Yes Sir!. He has written many novels, short stories, plays, film and television scripts, essays, travel books, and poetry. Several of his works have become classics and are used in schools and universities around the world. His much-loved children''s story, The Hockey Sweater, remains a timeless favorite. In 1991, Roch Carrier was awarded the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour for Prayers of a Very Wise Child. Among his many other awards and honors, Mr. Carrier is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and the holder of many honorary doctorates. All this from the boy who grew up in a village with no library and no books. Now the village has a brand new library - the Roch Carrier Library.


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From the Critics

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

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  • greatedcorn

    greatedcorn

    classic 5

    This review is from: The Hockey Sweater (Hardcover)

    2 years ago

    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. but, as all of the other reviews have said (making this repetitive and somewhat unnecessary) it is a classic children's book. it encapsulates the tension between Quebec and Ontario, that still exists today, but not as much i think. I'm not at all into hockey myself, but am around hockey players so have been exposed to it in some form or another all my life, which… read more

  • Matt Allec

    Matt Allec

    • 1 person found this helpful

    classic 4

    13 months ago

    he Hockey Sweater is such a nice little childrens book that can melt the heart of any hockey fan no matter how old. The book is great for young people, the illustrations are adorable and there is some hockey history laid in the book as well. It is a nice look back on a semi-forgotten time and it is nice to introduce old-school hockey to the youngsters. I am going to read this book to my nephew once he is old enough and if that is not recommendation enough to get your hands on this book yourself… read more

  • Carol Larose

    Carol Larose

    The Best of Canada 5

    This review is from: The Hockey Sweater (Hardcover)

    9 years ago

    This is a book that I have added to my son's collection of books that I know he will pass on to his children. Cherished memories are to be shared.

  • Michael O'Neill

    Michael O'Neill

    A classic for kids of all ages! 5

    4 years ago

    This amusing story builds on our love of skating, rinks, hockey and wearing the sweater of our favourite team. Canadians share this heritage and this gives us a certain identity that transcends regional and language issues.

  • DL Turner

    DL Turner

    • 1 person found this helpful

    The Sweater 5

    This review is from: The Hockey Sweater (Hardcover)

    9 years ago

    As all the other reviewers have noted, this book is a Canadian classic and a must for everyone's library. You don't have to be a hockey fan (I'm not) nor a sports enthusiast to appreciate the warmth and humour presented by the dilema the boy, who is a Canadien's fan faces -- to wear a Toronto jersey or not play hockey. I would also like to suggest to the readers to watch the NFB production of this story. It is very well presented and as amusing as the book.

  • joey

    joey

    awesome! 5

    6 years ago

    what an awesome book! read more

  • Craig Jenne

    Craig Jenne

    A piece of Canadian history. 5

    This review is from: The Hockey Sweater (Hardcover)

    9 years ago

    This is the kind of story that you find once in a life time. I can remember having it read to me almost 20 years ago, and as with anyone who has read it, I have never forgotten it. It sums up what it is to be young in Canada, where hockey is a way of life.

  • Lee-Ann

    Lee-Ann

    A Book For Every Canadian 5

    7 years ago

    Every morning, on my way to work I listen to Z 103 in Toronto. They were talking about this book and someone called in because they never heard of this book. ARE YOU CANADIAN? I remember that we read this book in both French and English at school. I loved it and still do. As a matter of fact, my boyfriend is a huge Toronto fan, so with me being a Habs fan, I think I may have found the perfect gift for him. This book should be read by every Canadian, especially… read more

  • Shannon

    Shannon

    Great kids book 4

    This review is from: The Hockey Sweater (Hardcover)

    10 years ago

    I first heard this story narrated by the Canadian Film Board, and was instantly charmed by it. It's a wonderful book and I would recommend it to anyone, child or adult alike.

  • Melissa MacKenzie

    Melissa MacKenzie

    The Hockey Sweater 5

    9 years ago

    This book is a must for every young Canadian as well as every library in this country. The book is beautifully told of a young Canadien fan who wanted a Rocket Richard jersey but instead got a Maple Leaf jersey but the story has magical moments and the illustrations are just incredible.

    The death of Maurice Richard not only saddened Canadians, particularly those who follows Le Rouge, Blanc, and Bleu but hockey and Canada lost an ambassador. This books will also inspired those to study… read more

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