Name: Who Is Wayne Gretzky?
ISBN: 9780448483214

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

More Than Records

A straightforward, warm look at the hockey legend’s achievements and the person beyond the rink.

Come here for

Hockey history through one remarkable career
A sports biography that keeps the human side in view

Expect

An easy-to-read account of Gretzky’s records and teams
A portrait that includes family and character

Book Details

Authors: Gail Herman
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: February 5, 2015
Format: Paperback
Theme: Hockey · Sports Biographies for Kids
Reading lane: Hockey

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Publisher Categories

Sports Biographies for Kids
Canada Stories
Hockey

About This Book

After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "The Great One." Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates. When he retired from the NHL in 1999, he had led several teams to Stanley Cup victories, competed in the Olympics, and changed the way hockey was played forever. Known for his lo...

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After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "The Great One." Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates. When he retired from the NHL in 1999, he had led several teams to Stanley Cup victories, competed in the Olympics, and changed the way hockey was played forever. Known for his love for family and as a truly decent human being, Wayne Gretzky is revealed as more than a sports legend in this easy-to-read biography.