Hockey Night in Kenya

Written by Danson Mutinda and Eric Walters · Illustrated by Claudia Davila

Part of the Orca Echoes series

Can a Kenyan orphan's dream of playing ice hockey come true with just roller blades and determination?

3.9 Goodreads · 180 ratings

104 pages· 660L

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Kitoo, a Kenyan orphan, discovers a passion for ice hockey after seeing a photo of the Canadian team. With only a pair of old roller blades, he teaches himself to skate, dreaming of playing the sport in a land where ice is scarce. As he navigates daily life at the orphanage with his friend Nigosi, Kitoo's imagination and determination drive him to pursue the impossible. Can his dreams of hockey transcend the boundaries of geography and circumstance? Discover how far a dream can take you in this heartwarming tale of friendship and ambition.

From the publisher

★ “This simple story of discovery, sport, and friendship is filled with likable characters and innocently joyful moments…Delightful.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review Kenyan orphans, Kitoo and Nigosi, spend their days studying, playing soccer, helping their elders with chores around the orphanage and reading from the limited selection of books in their library. When the librarian gives Kitoo a copy of Sports Around the World he becomes fascinated by an image of the Canadian national men’s ice hockey team. Then one day the fates align and Kitoo finds a pair of beat up old roller blades, he teaches himself to skate and dreams of one day playing hockey like the men in his book. But you can’t play ice hockey in Kenya, can you?

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