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Overview
'Bad' Joe Hall and Newsy Lalonde were bitter enemies on the ice. Crowds were drawn to watch these two roughneck hockey players battle it out for victory. But the game changed during WWI, when many of Canada's hockey players left the game to become soldiers and fight for their country. Rivals Joe and Newsy were then forced to play side by side as teammates. And in 1919, just when the fighting overseas ended and things were looking up for hockey, the Spanish influenza quickly spread across North America. The Stanley Cup was put in jeopardy. This is the story of two guys who learned to work together and deal with unexpected challenges of all kinds.Editorials
Children's Literature -
The Stanley Cup has been professional hockey's top honor for nearly one hundred years. Its rich history is packed with stories of miraculous triumphs and heart-wrenching defeats. Of all the season included in its legacy, the story of the undecided playoffs of 1919 may be the most tragic. Zweig takes readers through the facts leading up to that fateful series, outlining the key players and teams involved. The influence of World War I and the Spanish Flu epidemic are discussed, placing the 1918-1919 season in historical context. Hockey fans will enjoy the frequent sidebar notes that provide further explanation of how the sport has evolved into what we play today. Readers who do not know much about hockey may want to familiarize themselves with the basic rules of the game in order to more easily follow the story line. The story also includes many names of players, places, and teams which can, at times, be confusing to keep straight. However, the impact of the story is so great that by its end readers cannot help but be drawn into the excitement and suspense of the 1919 playoff series and its unfortunate ending. Reviewer: Amanda LedbetterBook Details
Published
April 1, 2010
Publisher
Lorimer, James & Company, Limited
Pages
112
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781552774236