(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Kim Smith. Hockey lover Jay Roberts lives in Parry Sound, Ontario, home of his hero, Bobby Orr. Jay is tested during his sixth-grade year by a bullying teammate and a saxophone he must somehow learn to play. Jay's first-person narration of trials and tribulations is appealing and humorous; his hockey skills and his struggles with the sax reassure readers that everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Regan Thomson. A sometimes forced rhyming text relates the story of NHL legend Bobby Orr and his respectful dedication to hockey, even throughout injuries and losses. The illustrations--many based on iconic photographs, including of Orr's 1970 Stanley Cup–winning goal--adequately capture his likeness. An inspiring afterword from Orr ("being part of a team...should not just be...for the elite player") adds interest.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan