The Legend by Jean Mills

The Legend

Jean Mills

Red Deer Press · Paperback · October 27, 2021

Griffin Tardiff is still suffering from a serious hockey injury at the start of a new year in a new school.

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Who it’s for
Hockey, a local radio placement, and a new-school year complicate Griffin’s plans.
Genres
Hockey
Published
Red Deer Press, October 27, 2021

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About this book

Griffin Tardiff is still suffering from a serious hockey injury at the start of a new year in a new school. But he's in luck. For his community credit, he'll be working with the sports guy at the local radio station, which could be the start of a career. He also meets Noah, a young kid from the neighbourhood who also likes hockey. Unfortunately, his mentor at the radio station turns out to be less than reliable—and Noah has fears he needs Griffin to help him resolve.

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Add to this a self-absorbed girlfriend and life in Glenavon turns out to be more complicated than any guy needs.

Hockey and Radio

Hockey, a local radio placement, and a new-school year complicate Griffin’s plans.

Come here for

  • Griffin’s community-credit work with a local radio station’s sports host
  • A younger neighbour who also likes hockey

Expect

  • A serious hockey injury at the start of the year
  • An unreliable mentor and complications with Griffin’s girlfriend

Where it sits

Hockey96%

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Publisher categories

  • Hockey
Authors
Jean Mills
Publisher
Red Deer Press
Published
October 27, 2021
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Hockey