
Written by Kiel Phegley · Illustrated by Jacques Khouri
Two boys face losses on and off the ice, seeking reasons to keep playing.
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In Flint, Michigan, Evan and Bobby are part of the Strikers, a ragtag hockey team with more losses than wins. Evan dreams of victory, while Bobby prefers fighting. With unreliable equipment and a tardy coach, they struggle to stay afloat. Despite their differences, the boys must unite to find hope and purpose on the ice. Can they overcome their town's misfortunes and personal challenges to discover what truly matters? Strikers is a tale of resilience, humor, and the power of teamwork in the face of adversity.
Evan just wants to win a game. Bobby would rather fight than win. Hockey–and life–keep handing them both losses. Their team, the Strikers, has a roster of rejects in hand-me-down coats but lacks good equipment, a deep bench, and a coach who shows up on time. Their town of Flint, Michigan, has been down on its luck their whole lives. The boys may not understand each other, but together, they’ll find their reasons to keep taking the ice. Strikers is a hilarious, hard hitting, and moving story about how to stay on your skates when you only see L’s in your future.
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