by Matt Christopher (Author)
Hockey has been a part of Mario Lemieux's life since his childhood. At the age of six he was holding his own against boys four years older; by the time he was sixteen, he had captured the attention of the National Hockey league, and soon after signed on with NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. At the 2002 Olympic Winter Games he captained the Canadian hockey team, leading them in their gold medal winning performance.
Author Biography
Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.
Number of Pages: 136
Dimensions: 0.36 x 7.98 x 4.96 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 21, 2008
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: On the Ice With...Mario LeMieux
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 7.1
Point Value: 3
