Roller Hockey Radicals (Matt Christopher Sports Classics)
Gr 3-7-When Kirby Childs and his parents move to a new town, the 13-year-old boy feels lonely and bored. He comes upon a group of youngsters his own age and is invited to play roller hockey with them. However, because they practice in the street and play against a more aggressive team in a deserted parking lot in need of repair, his parents are against the idea. These numerous obstacles seem impossible to overcome until Kirby and his new friends come up with a plan. Although the ending is a bit too tidy, Christopher's large following of fans will enjoy this fast-paced story full of accurate, play-by-play scenes. With its large print and short chapters, it's a strong possibility for reluctant readers.-Rachel Fox, Port Washington Public Library, NYCopyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.