Skate, Robyn, Skate (Formac First Novels)
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (994 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0887806260 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She has illustrated many children's books and also paints and makes animal sculptures and puppets. Her many books for children can be found in Canada, the United States, Great Britain, Australia and beyond. HAZEL HUTCHINS has been writing stories, giving workshops and doing school presentations across Canada for the last fifteen years. She grew up on farms in southern Alberta and now lives in Canmore, Alberta wi
She feels a little humiliated but perseveres, and practices whenever she can. Her neighbour Mrs Kelly encourages her and gives her a secondhand pair of skates. At the rink near her home Robyn finds that she can take group lessons and participate in the Carnival on Ice. She is much older and taller than all the kids in her group and her instructor is her classmate Jessica. Finally, she surprises herself and Marie when she sees two people fall through the ice on the pond and she uses all her skill to fetch help.Skate, Robyn, Skate is an optimistic story about learning a new skill, overcoming emotional obstacles and having supportive friends.. Robyn's friend Marie knows how to skate and would like to help Robyn be more confident on the ice
Discover said Skate Robin Skate. Purchased as a Christmas gift for my 8yr old grandaughter. Book is cute but for a younger child.
They're an excellent addition to a library or classroom." (Resource Links) . "The strength of Skate, Robyn, Skate is in its character development." (CM: Canadian Review of Materials)"These are inexpensive novels which have real appeal for young readers