Presgr 3aimed at young readers, this picture book focuses on the early development of hockey great bobby orrs character and fortitude. North olympic library system offers fine amnest y program forks. My story is about one of the greatest hockey players to ever live and play, bobby orr. The story of bobby orr as a small boy playing hockey is told in this book that. As of 2015, bobby and peggy orr reside in the boston area, where he spends his time active in charity work and business endeavors. The boy in number four is a story told in rhymes, about a little boy who wants to be a hockey player.
Bobby orr is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. Bobby orr and the handmedown skates by kara kootstra and. A new book looks at why bobby orr was one of the true hockey. Attendees are encour aged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Like most kids in canada playing hockey, my dream was to play in the nhl. My story is a 20 autobiography written by bobby orr. Joey and his dad are big hockey fans, and their favorite player is bobby orr, the. A beautifully illustrated true childhood story about hockey great bobby orr. Shop amongst our popular books, including 21, orr, bobby orr and the handmedown skates and more. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, orr s career was cut short by multiple knee injuries and surgeries. You will love reading this book to your little boy or girl. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes hockey or sports, but it does feel a little long at times. From friday\, septemb er 15\, through saturday\, september 30\, all four branches of the north o lympic library system will hold a community resource drive with a twist. The game by ken dryden orr by bobby orr navigating youth hockey by.
Perfect kids book for any hockey fan, a great way to introduce bobby orr to todays young hockey fans. Bobby orr and the big, bad bruins fischler, stan on. Bobby orr and the handmedown skates by kara kootstra, bobby. Hockey heroes series leonetti, mike, letain, shayne on. Orr is a former professional hockey player who played in the national hockey league from 1966 to 1978. A limited su pply of free copies of the book will be available at the screenings. Parents today might be surprised to discover what kids can do if they are left to their own devices, he writes. This novel goes deep into orr s childhood and all the way to his retired life. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. This is a great book for young kids who are interested in hockey and dream of one. But when bobby opens his gift, hes dismayed to find handmedown skates. Hockey great bobby orr has two sons, darren and brent, from his 1973 marriage to peggy wood. North olympic library system offers fine amnest y program.
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