Rebel Glory

Lightning on Ice #1

by Sigmund Brouwer

At 17, star defenseman Craig McElhaney likes his chances of making it as a pro hockey player. Yet, a string of recent "accidents" threatens to knock his team out of the playoffs and ruin his promising career. Craig has begun to question how many "accidents" can happen before they become more than a coincidence. But it's not a good time for questions. Not in the spotlight of high-pressure hockey. Not when the team needs him most. And not when he has some important lessons to learn about life. For Craig, however, there is no choice. Unless the questions are answered, the team's season and his promising career will surely end.

Genres: Sports, Mystery, Fiction, Childrens, Juvenile, Christian

176 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2006

About the author

Sigmund loves going to schools to get kids excited about reading, reaching roughly 80,000 students a year through his Rock&Roll Literacy Show.

Reviews

[Petermathieson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this aloud to my 5 year old who loves hockey. It’s a little dated now with all the rule changes (like the elimination of tie games). It held his attention, had a good mystery and a satisfying if predictable ending.

[Adrianna C]

I absolutely devoured these books as a kid and I devoured this one again. An enjoyable 51 minutes (oh, and I even remember the plot as well as I did 14 years ago when I first read it!) of reading.

Nostalgia ✅
Quick book ✅
Hockey?!?✅✅

Can’t wait to re-read the rest of the series ✅

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read these in elementary or middle school and loved them, so Im sentimental, but still enjoyable for younger readers. My nephew read the first one (he's 11, I think) and enjoyed it.

[Jennifer Wardrip · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewed by Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com

The backdrop of REBEL GLORY is the world of junior hockey in Canada. Craig plays for the Red Deer Rebels. If he can help take them to the playoffs, his chances of making his way into the NHL would be almost guaranteed. Craig's entire focus is hockey, and when the team's performance begins to slip, he worries that his dreams will amount to nothing.

The Red Deer Rebels are suddenly plagued by bad luck. One player finds his hockey gear infested with cockroaches, a game on the road is jeopardized by not one, but two flat tires, and team uniforms are mistakenly washed with fiberglass insulation, causing itchy rashes that distract the players during the game. Craig begins to realize that many other incidents seem to be pointing to some sort of team sabotage.

Sigmund Brouwer provides an inside view of junior hockey and one player's determination to save not just his own career, but his entire team's reputation. REBEL GLORY is written in a fast-paced style and at a comfortable reading level that will attract even the most reluctant readers.

[Aidan Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book a lot as it was about a boy who moved to Canada by himself to play for a select hockey team. There were kids from all over the world and they were all staying with a host family, keep in mind that he was only a high schooler, a very talented high schooler. The 17 year olds name is Craig McElhaney, Craig was accused of sealing other peoples wallets on the team and he got suspended, and if he does not return before playoffs the teams best player could be in serious trouble and his promising future of being a pro hockey player could be down in the dumps very quickly...

[Cole Busher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think that this is a very good book by Sigmund Brouwer. I have read many of his books and this one is by far one of the most mysterious and keeps the reader guessing at all time. You never know what is going to happen because he does a very good job at keeping juicy details until there are absolutely needed.

[Tarissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual, this is the great teen fiction that one expects from Sigmund Brouwer. He hits the nail on the head every time.

If you have a reluctant reader on your hands (particularly kids interested in sports), give them this series.

[Jeremy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, just like all the others by Sigmund Brouwer.

[So_Unhip_Shan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun read with my kids.

[Brent · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so good and so interesting. There was so much adventure.