Making the Save

Name: Making the Save
ISBN: 9780316025812

For young readers navigating challenges in sports or learning to believe in their own skills, this book highlights the importance of courage and teamwork.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their athletic child suddenly develops a fear or a block that keeps them from enjoying a sport they once loved. In 'Making the Save,' a talented young hockey goalie named Stuffer gets hit with a puck and develops a paralyzing fear of it, threatening his position on the team. This short, action-packed chapter book directly addresses performance anxiety, the process of overcoming fear, and the importance of resilience. It's a perfect choice for young, independent readers aged 7 to 10 who are drawn to sports stories and need a gentle model for facing their own fears and rebuilding self-confidence.

Resilience & Perseverance Sports Self-Confidence & Identity Teamwork & Collaboration Friendship & Social Fear & Bravery Making Friends First Day

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

A character is hit by a hockey puck, which causes his fear. The sports action is non-graphic.

Sensitive Topics

The central theme is performance anxiety and fear following a minor, startling injury. The approach is direct, secular, and focused on the psychological experience of the main character. The resolution is entirely hopeful and empowering, demonstrating that fear can be overcome through perseverance and support. There are no other sensitive topics like death, divorce, or significant family conflict.