Gordie Taught Them All Howe
This is the story of Gordie Howe – from his birth in Saskatchewan, to his NHL debut and Hall of Fame career. Gordie became Mr. Hockey for a lifetime, in more ways than one. Get to know this legend with five interesting and true facts about Gordie Howe:
1) The youngest of three children, Gordie had two older sisters that he looked up to; Corrine and Colleen.
2) Growing up on welfare during the Great Depression meant that there was no electricity or running water at home so bathing was a luxury that couldn't be afforded much aside from when guests came over for dinner.
3) Gordie's nickname 'Mr. Hockey' was given to him in Grade 2; his teacher thought the name was a perfect moniker for the future legend.
4) Gordie spent a significant amount of time in hospital during his childhood, not long after he was born and then again when he was 10, with two serious bouts of appendicitis.
5) Gordie is often considered to be one of the best hockey players of all time; as well as being a member of numerous other Halls of Fame including hockey, business and even photography.
My Review: This book is about the life and times of Gordie Howe. I learned a lot of things I didn't know about the man. This is his true story. I would tell anyone who loves hockey to read this book.
This review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
Gordie told them all, Howe: Gordie Taught Them All Howe (A Sports Legends Biography) (Volume 3)
written by Bob Dugan and Dick Irvin; Jr. Picture Book for ages 8-12 32 pages Published September 6, 2014 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
This book is about Hockey legend Gordie Howe and his life growing up in a farm in Saskatchewan. His family was poor, but extremely happy together. He had two sisters that were older than him. They were great hockey players and taught Gordie how to skate and play hockey right on their front yard.
What I liked about this story: I liked how they showed three kids playing hockey in their front yard; it's something all kids do every day everywhere. This book also has some rare pictures of Gordie when he was a kid.
What I didn't like about this story: If anything, this story was just a tad boring. There was no real lesson throughout the book. It's a bit confusing too. Not sure if it's because I am not old enough yet to fully understand life as a kid in Saskatchewan or not.
Is this book worth reading? Yes
My Rating: 3/5
This book is about Gordie Howe and his life growing up in a farm in Saskatchewan. His family was poor, but extremely happy together. He had two sisters that were older than him. They were great hockey players and taught him how to skate and play hockey right on their front yard.
This review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
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Meet Robby Benson, the boy who helped fictional character Danny Zuko write "Grease.
This review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
Meet Robby Benson, the boy who helped fictional character Danny Zuko write "Grease.
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Meet Robby Benson, the boy who helped fictional character Danny Zuko write "Grease". Meet Robby Benson, the boy who helped fictional character Danny Zuko write "Grease" . The Tuesday Report: New Releases and Reviews (September 8) This book is about Ronny Elliot, the actor who played Danny Zuko in the movie Grease. The book talks about him and his childhood, his family and how he became a part of the "Grease" cast. I was born in the 80's so I remember watching Grease. The beginning of this book is a bit confusing since there are many characters to keep up with, but I think it's good for readers to learn how much work goes into making a movie. What I liked most about this story: Although sometimes confusing, it gives readers a look into what really happens behind-the-scenes during production of movies. I like how Ronny Elliot talks about how he met the cast and crew. I also liked how it shows Ronny's world and life as a child actor. What I didn't like about this story: At times it gets a little confusing, but I guess that's just because so many things happened in Ronny's life. Is this book worth reading? Yes This review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
Meet Robby Benson, the boy who helped fictional character Danny Zuko write "Grease". Meet Robby Benson, the boy who helped fictional character Danny Zuko write "Grease" . The Tuesday Report: New Releases and Reviews (September 8) This book is about Ronny Elliot, the actor who played Danny Zuko in the movie Grease. The book talks about him and his childhood, his family and how he became a part of the "Grease" cast. I was born in the 80's so I remember watching Grease. The beginning of this book is a bit confusing since there are many characters to keep up with, but I think it's good for readers to learn how much work goes into making a movie. What I liked most about this story: Although sometimes confusing, it gives readers a look into what really happens behind-the-scenes during production of movies. I like how Ronny Elliot talks about how he met the cast and crew. I also liked how it shows Ronny's world and life as a child actor. What I didn't like about this story: At times it gets a little confusing, but I guess that's just because so many things happened in Ronny's life. Is this book worth reading? Yes This review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
Meet Robby Benson, the boy who helped fictional character Danny Zuko write "Grease". Meet Robby Benson, the boy who helped fictional character Danny Zuko write "Grease" .
Conclusion: I believe that this book is very good for a young reader who loves to read about the lives of famous people. It teaches the reader many important lessons while they are seeing the story of a fictional character. They can learn how much work goes into making a movie and that people who are not famous but still have dreams and aspirations can succeed too.
I would recommend this book to any young reader who loves movies, especially "Grease". They will love reading about Danny Zuko and how he became a popular actor.