Dooby

by Bruce Brooks

Fully expecting to be elected captain of his ice hockey team, Dooby is dismayed when the position goes to the new player because she is a girl

Library Binding

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Bruce Brooks (born September 23, 1950) is an American author of young adult and children's literature. He was born in Washington D.C., but spent most of his time growing up in North Carolina as a result of parents' being divorced. Although divorce is never easy for a child, Brooks credits moving around a lot between the two locations with making him a keen observer of social situations. Switching schools often and having to make new friends evolved his ability to tell good stories. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972, and the Iowa Writers' Workshop in 1980. Before earning a living as a writer, Brooks had worked as a letterpress operator and a journalist for magazines and newspapers. Brooks has reported a very diverse list of influences, like Charles Dickens, Henry James, P.G. Wodehouse and Raymond Chandler. Brooks has three sons: Alex, 23, Spencer, 15, and Drake, 1. He lives with his wife Ginee Seo in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Reviews

[Noah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about a boy named Dooby and wants to play Hockey. His father lets him play, so he starts his first practice. After a while, he leaves his home and goes to a place called Tuk. He then goes to school there and makes some new friends. Soon, he joins a team that he likes and starts to play Hockey. They win a few games and loses a couple too. This book is mainly about dooby playing Hockey, Leaving his home and friends, and practically start a new life. He is scared at first, but he is strong and tough to his friends and family.