| Interference Contributor(s): Schultz Nicholson, Lorna (Author) |
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ISBN: 1550288229 ISBN-13: 9781550288223 Publisher: James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers OUR PRICE: $9.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2004 Annotation: Josh has finally made it to an elite hockey team and is determined to play as well as his older brother, Matt. But Josh's body is not cooperating. He's so tired and sluggish at practice -- and so thirsty and hungry all the time -- he worries he'll be cut from the team. On top of everything else, Matt is at war with his father because he wants to quit hockey and take up drama. Little does everyone know, Josh's undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes is working against him -- and getting more serious by the day. "Interference" combines a compelling story with an accurate portrayal of a disease that poses a challenge and yet offers opportunities for understanding and accepting the gifts every individual is given. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Hockey - Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Series: Sports Stories (Quality) |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 5" W x 7.62" (0.22 lbs) 94 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 82184 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Josh has finally made it to an elite hockey team and is determined to play as well as his older brother, Matt. But Josh's body is not cooperating. He's so tired and sluggish at practice--and so thirsty and hungry all the time--he worries he'll be cut from the team. On top of everything else, Matt is at war with his father because he wants to quit hockey and take up drama. Little does everyone know, Josh's undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes is working against him--and getting more serious by the day. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schultz Nicholson, Lorna: - LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON has written picture books, middle grade and YA fiction, and non-fiction. She has also written, produced, and hosted programs for television and radio, and is well known in Western Canada for her print journalism, including sports writing. Lorna regularly visits schools to share her passion for literacy with students. She lives in Edmonton with her husband and their two dogs. |