
Jake Maddox's 'Home Ice Rivals' is a fast-paced chapter book that tackles the emotional challenges of moving, sibling dynamics, and the power of friendship through the exciting world of pond hockey. Young readers will follow Benny Krueger as he grapples with leaving his old life, navigates his older sister's teasing, and finds his footing in a new community by forming a team for a local tournament. It's an engaging story for children aged 7-10, offering relatable themes of self-confidence, teamwork, and resilience, all wrapped in an action-packed sports narrative.
"Benny Krueger loves playing hockey with his friends on the lake by his home. So when his parents announce that they have to move, it breaks his heart. Even worse, Benny's older sister loves to embarrass him at the rink. When he learns about a pond hockey tournament being held near his house, he rallies his friends to take on his sister's team"--Back cover