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mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I was quite excited to start this book, I am not really a hockey fan myself, but I do like reading about them. And this one featured a girl for once! Generally the books I see around are about buff guys playing competitive hockey.
Sadly it was a bit hit or miss. A long review to come in November.
I was quite excited to start this book, I am not really a hockey fan myself, but I do like reading about them. And this one featured a girl for once! Generally the books I see around are about buff guys playing competitive hockey.
Sadly it was a bit hit or miss. A long review to come in November.
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Kate's Really Good at Hockey is a middle grade graphic novel about 12-year old Kate. She gets accepted to an elite ice hockey camp for girls. When her mother tells Kate that she'll be staying at her grandmother's house while she attends camp, Kate gets upset because she doesn't know her grandmother that well and feels like they have nothing in common. Kate runs into trouble at hockey camp when one of the other girls isn't nice to her and plays dirty, yet the coach won't find fault with the "mean girl". Kate gets frustrated...
This was a cute book perfect for middle grade kids who are interested in sports. It is definitely about much more than just hockey. It also has a good message about sticking with something you love and finding connections with friends and family. In the end it is a heartwarming story and I recommend it to young graphic novel fans.
I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a cute book perfect for middle grade kids who are interested in sports. It is definitely about much more than just hockey. It also has a good message about sticking with something you love and finding connections with friends and family. In the end it is a heartwarming story and I recommend it to young graphic novel fans.
I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
laura_cs's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Kate's really good at hockey. So good, in fact, that she was accepted into a special summer training camp! The summer is gearing up to be awesome! But tough coaches, bullies, and staying with her grandmother are just part of Kate's summer going downhill. But then there are surprises and secrets that are revealed.
The story is told in flashback format; the book opens with Kate walking into school on the first day, her friends commenting on her new orange and black hat. Her friends know Kate well enough to know that this new accessory has to do with hockey. So starts Kate's summary of her summer vacation with all of its ups and downs.
This is a story of courage, and determination, and a love for hockey and family. Kate and her grandmother really start to bond over the story, and--by proxy--Kate and her mother grow together as well. It's definitely a bit of a tear-jerker at times, but mostly you're rooting for Kate. The author has done an amazing job of making the reader feel exactly what Kate is feeling, everything from elation to anger to sadness. The art is fantastic, too. A soul-sister to Victoria Jamieson's "Roller Girl, "Kate's Really Good at Hockey" will make a fine addition to any library, and will find its way into the hands of many girls regardless of whether they are an athlete or not, or a hockey lover or not.
Kate's really good at hockey. So good, in fact, that she was accepted into a special summer training camp! The summer is gearing up to be awesome! But tough coaches, bullies, and staying with her grandmother are just part of Kate's summer going downhill. But then there are surprises and secrets that are revealed.
The story is told in flashback format; the book opens with Kate walking into school on the first day, her friends commenting on her new orange and black hat. Her friends know Kate well enough to know that this new accessory has to do with hockey. So starts Kate's summary of her summer vacation with all of its ups and downs.
This is a story of courage, and determination, and a love for hockey and family. Kate and her grandmother really start to bond over the story, and--by proxy--Kate and her mother grow together as well. It's definitely a bit of a tear-jerker at times, but mostly you're rooting for Kate. The author has done an amazing job of making the reader feel exactly what Kate is feeling, everything from elation to anger to sadness. The art is fantastic, too. A soul-sister to Victoria Jamieson's "Roller Girl, "Kate's Really Good at Hockey" will make a fine addition to any library, and will find its way into the hands of many girls regardless of whether they are an athlete or not, or a hockey lover or not.
geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'Kate's Really Good at Hockey' by Christina M. Frey and Howard Shapiro is a graphic novel for young readers full of heart and determination.
Kate loves hockey and she's got a plan. First up is attending an elite girls' hockey camp in Denver. She gets the invite to camp, and is excited to go, but her mom wants her to stay with her grandmother who she barely knows. Hockey camp is hard, but so is working on her relationship with her grandmother.
I loved this story of grit and determination. I loved the heart that the story had. I love the hockey graphic novels I've read from this company. I recommend this for young readers who like sports or have a dream.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Animal Media Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Kate loves hockey and she's got a plan. First up is attending an elite girls' hockey camp in Denver. She gets the invite to camp, and is excited to go, but her mom wants her to stay with her grandmother who she barely knows. Hockey camp is hard, but so is working on her relationship with her grandmother.
I loved this story of grit and determination. I loved the heart that the story had. I love the hockey graphic novels I've read from this company. I recommend this for young readers who like sports or have a dream.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Animal Media Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
jugglingpup's review against another edition
4.0
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I got an ARC of this book.
I got this book solely because of an interaction I had with one of the authors of the book. I was curious at what a book that he worked on would be like. I was not disappointed!
The book follows Kate telling the story about her new orange hat. I thought it was going to be a simple story about it being something she got after winning a big game or something along those lines. Instead it was an emotionally intense book about growing up and maturing. Kate’s journey starts with her being accepting into a really prestigious hockey camp and her mom telling her that she will be staying with her grandmother instead of in the dorms with the other girls. This is only the first downfall of Kate’s summer.
The next is one of the girls plays dirty and the coaches let her get away with it. Kate has to deal with living with a grandmother that she swears up and down doesn’t like her and she has nothing in common with on top of dealing with another player that is a jerk for no real reason. Kate learns a lot at camp, some of which is hockey skills. The majority of what she learns is a lot about growing up. She learns that people have lived lives before she was born and that just because you are facing a difficult person or situation doesn’t mean that you you will never move beyond it.
The story is heart warming and hit a lot of my buttons. I was raised by my grandmother who was the first female ship fitter (she build submarines by hand). She is a total trailblazer just like Kate’s grandmother. Kate and I are both lucky to have learned from our grandmothers. This is an important story that gives lives to grandparents and will encourage young girls to actually get to know their grandparents and learn about how far women have come.
I got an ARC of this book.
I got this book solely because of an interaction I had with one of the authors of the book. I was curious at what a book that he worked on would be like. I was not disappointed!
The book follows Kate telling the story about her new orange hat. I thought it was going to be a simple story about it being something she got after winning a big game or something along those lines. Instead it was an emotionally intense book about growing up and maturing. Kate’s journey starts with her being accepting into a really prestigious hockey camp and her mom telling her that she will be staying with her grandmother instead of in the dorms with the other girls. This is only the first downfall of Kate’s summer.
The next is one of the girls plays dirty and the coaches let her get away with it. Kate has to deal with living with a grandmother that she swears up and down doesn’t like her and she has nothing in common with on top of dealing with another player that is a jerk for no real reason. Kate learns a lot at camp, some of which is hockey skills. The majority of what she learns is a lot about growing up. She learns that people have lived lives before she was born and that just because you are facing a difficult person or situation doesn’t mean that you you will never move beyond it.
The story is heart warming and hit a lot of my buttons. I was raised by my grandmother who was the first female ship fitter (she build submarines by hand). She is a total trailblazer just like Kate’s grandmother. Kate and I are both lucky to have learned from our grandmothers. This is an important story that gives lives to grandparents and will encourage young girls to actually get to know their grandparents and learn about how far women have come.
anna_wa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
jilljemmett's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book!
This story doesn’t shy away from the hard parts about sports. Kate has a difficult coach at camp who criticizes her game. Sometimes tough coaches and teachers are great because they push you to be your best, but other times it can be frustrating and make you want to quit. However, not every teacher is like that.
Kate has to go outside of her comfort zone when she stays with her grandmother instead of in the dorms with the other girls. Her mom insisted she stay with her grandmother, and it turned out to be a great situation.
This is a great book for young athletes.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This story doesn’t shy away from the hard parts about sports. Kate has a difficult coach at camp who criticizes her game. Sometimes tough coaches and teachers are great because they push you to be your best, but other times it can be frustrating and make you want to quit. However, not every teacher is like that.
Kate has to go outside of her comfort zone when she stays with her grandmother instead of in the dorms with the other girls. Her mom insisted she stay with her grandmother, and it turned out to be a great situation.
This is a great book for young athletes.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
becks_books's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a really cute middle grade graphic novel about a girl who loves ice hockey. I'm not into any sports at all but I like stories about girls/women with interests that are typically thought of as male interests, and this looked really cute.
I liked the relationship between the 3 generations of women, and I love the grandma (she likes sci-fi novels?! Yes please!) but I wish there had been more about the friendships, I always love reading about female friendships.
The art was super cute (I love Kate's hair) but some of the scenes of the hockey matches were a little hard to follow, probably because I have no real life knowledge of anything that was happening. Overall the story was good, but it wasn't anything incredible unfortunately. However, if you like middle grade, hockey, and stories with young female protagonists then this is the book for you!
This was a really cute middle grade graphic novel about a girl who loves ice hockey. I'm not into any sports at all but I like stories about girls/women with interests that are typically thought of as male interests, and this looked really cute.
I liked the relationship between the 3 generations of women, and I love the grandma (she likes sci-fi novels?! Yes please!) but I wish there had been more about the friendships, I always love reading about female friendships.
The art was super cute (I love Kate's hair) but some of the scenes of the hockey matches were a little hard to follow, probably because I have no real life knowledge of anything that was happening. Overall the story was good, but it wasn't anything incredible unfortunately. However, if you like middle grade, hockey, and stories with young female protagonists then this is the book for you!
jackelz's review against another edition
5.0
Kate’s whole life is hockey, and she learns a lot about hockey, life, family, and friendship during hockey camp over the summer. I love that this story is about FEMALE hockey players and even touches on the discrimination in the sport. This is a great graphic novel for middle school age readers because of all the life lessons it has to offer, and the art is really great also.
Thank you NetGalley and Animal Media Group LLC for providing me with a copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley and Animal Media Group LLC for providing me with a copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.