XStar Power: The Legend and Lore of Cyclone Taylor

by Eric XZweig

Overview

Nicknamed "Cyclone" for his breathtaking speed, Fred Taylor was hockey's first superstar. Though known for his squeaky clean game, Taylor was often caught up in the politics and turmoil of hockey's early professional years. Star Power is the story of one of Canada's greatest athletes and a game in transition.

[Fry Reading Level - 4.8

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781552779101
Publisher:	James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication date:	06/27/2012
Series:	Lorimer Recordbooks
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
File size:	847 KB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

ERIC ZWEIG has written about sports and sports history for many major publications, including the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail. He has also been a writer/producer with CBC Radio Sports and TSN SportsRadio, and written several popular books about hockey for both adults and children. He lives in Owen Sound, Ontario, with his family.

Editorial Reviews

Young ice hockey players and fans will probably enjoy this biography of one of the sport's earliest stars, Fred "Cyclone" Taylor. Those with no previous familiarity with ice hockey may be a bit perplexed, however, since the book assumes the reader's knowledge of numerous hockey players and situations. Zweig's prose style is rather plain, and though the book is stuffed with play-by-play minutiae, it lacks the kind of sensory detail that would truly draw the reader into the action. Still, the writing is straightforward and conversational in tone, making it easily accessible to young readers. For hockey buffs who want to learn about the early days of the sport, this would be a good choice. Back matter includes a glossary that will help those unfamiliar with hockey terminology. Reviewer: Barbara Carroll Roberts

Children's Literature - Barbara Carroll Roberts

"If your child is interested in hockey history, then (this) is an ideal title. Even if you are an adult looking for a quick read on the legend of Cyclone Taylor then Star Power is a great pick up."

Hockey Book Reviews.com