Brady Brady and the Great Rink

Steve Pitt is a Toronto-based freelance writer and an award-winning journalist. He has written many young adult and children's books, including Day of the Flying Fox: The True Story of World War II Pilot Charley Fox.

Every year, thousands of young Canadians play organized hockey for the
first time. This series explores that experience through the eyes of
Brady, a youngster so obsessed with Canada’s favorite sport his
parents always have to call his name twice just to get his attention. In
Brady Brady and the Great Rink, our young hero wants to build an
old-fashioned backyard rink. Unfortunately, Brady’s parents, friends,
and even the weather do not seem willing to cooperate. But perseverance
pays off. Brady not only builds his rink, when he is finished, the world
seems to beat a path to his back door.

In Brady Brady and the Runaway Goalie, Brady’s team is all set for
the biggest game of the season until their goalie disappears. They find
him hiding in the Zamboni garage and persuade him to play even though he
is afraid he is not good enough to face the opposing team. Brady and his
team have to play their best to make sure their friend and goalie stays
in the net so they can stay in the game.

Mary Shaw’s comical prose in both books is matched perfectly by Chuck
Temple’s hilarious illustrations. Highly recommended.