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Who Is Wayne Gretzky? by Gail Herman

Who Is Wayne Gretzky?

Paperback – Illustrated, February 5, 2015

Gail Herman

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · February 5, 2015

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.

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Who it’s for
A straightforward, warm look at the hockey legend’s achievements and the person beyond the rink.
Themes
Hockey records and achievements, Family and character, Influence on hockey
Genres
Sports Biographies for Kids, Hockey

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Sports Biographies for Kids65%

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Publisher categories

  • Sports Biographies for Kids
  • Canada Stories
  • Hockey
Authors
Gail Herman
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
February 5, 2015
Format
Paperback
Theme
Hockey records and achievements · Family and character · Influence on hockey
Reading lane
Sports Biographies for Kids