Stirker

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 4, 2018

Review

It has been a year since Cody was diagnosed with cancer for a tumor in his leg, but he now feels that he is ready to play soccer again. His hair hasn't grown back yet, so he has been dubbed "Humpty Dumpty" by some of the others on the soccer team. And, it doesn't help that every time his knocked or injured, his extremely overprotective mother comes rushing out onto the field.

The premise of the story is self-doubt and the regaining of confidence and what the true meaning of a team is. Great book for soccer fans, even though some of the terms might be different because of the book's Canadian setting. Excellent for reluctant readers due to the books lower literacy skills. Recommended for grades 5-8.

Winner of the VOYA Magazine Top Shelf Honoree Award and a finalist for the Ontario Library Association Silver Birch Award.

Overall Book Score: very good