Hockey Meltdown

by Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany (Illustrator), Chris Kreie (Contributor)

Dylan has been looking forward to the Midwinter Meltdown Tournament for months. He knows this will be the year his hockey team wins. Then a pre-season injury takes him out of the game. Even though his wrist is healing, he's too weak to play. Can Dylan be part of the team if he's stuck on the bench?

Genres: Childrens

73 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 28, 2011

About the author

Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler–or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps–literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

Reviews

[John Carron · Rating 4 out of 5]

The shortest book I've read all year, only read it because it was about hockey. The book was about a kid named Dylan. He was skating with his friends when he fell and broke his arm a few weeks before his hockey season. When he got his cast taken off, his arm was not fully healed. Dylan's best friends Nick and Tommy got to play in the Midwinter Tournament but Dylan couldn't because of his arm.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dylan loves playing hockey, and he has been looking forward to the Midwinter Meltdown Tournament for months. So when an injury takes him out of the game before the season even starts, Dylan is understandably upset. He keeps trying to find ways to get back on the ice and help his team, convinced that him playing was the only way he could. With the help of his coach and friends, though, Dylan is able to learn that there's more than one way to help his team win the hockey tournament.

I enjoy seeing stories like these for younger readers, because the lesson Dylan learns is one that everyone who plays sports should learn - though not everyone does. The story is also compelling enough that it will keep a young reader entertained, though an older reader or adult reader might find themselves rolling their eyes at some of the dialogue.

The audiobook was narrated by an anonymous narrator, so I cannot give specific credit for the performance. Still, the performance was good to listen to. If you have read and/or listened to other sports-themed books by Jake Maddox, then I suspect you will also enjoy this one.

[Brody A · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because I enjoy hockey. I recommend this to first graders to 5 graders. The main part of the book is that Dylan can't play because he broke his arm. He was upset because he got put on bench when he tried to play again. Then he was happy because he got to help tell the team what to do better on the ice and helped them end up winning the championship.

[Juan · Rating 5 out of 5]

dylan tries do a trick and breaks his arm before hockey

[Brett Berkman]

Day 11; 2023. Good short read for 1st-3rd graders. Good for hockey players. Clear story arc and character development.

[Derik Fester · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because I enjoy hockey. I do recommend this to middle schoolers. The main part of the book is that Dylan can't play because he broke his arm. He was upset because he got put on bench when he tried to play again. Then he was happy because he got to help tell the team what to do better on the ice and helped them end up winning the championship.

[Justin P Goodson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book

I thought the book was ok because the last chapter said what happens in the end.It was about a boy who broke his arm at a skatepark and helped his team at the end even though he couldn't play.I would recommend it for boys 7-10.

[Adrianna Califano · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, was amazing! Nice job (again) Maddox!

[Halo B · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is very good I liked it very much

[Gabriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one to this book was better than face off because the setting wasn't just the hockey rink my rating for this book is a 5

[Luanne Hatcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book will be enjoyed by hockey lovers. The story centers on the importance of teamwork. One of the star players is injured prior to hockey season and is still unable to use his arm during the season. He is unhappy about being benched.

[Robert Crowley · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was ok i did'nt really relate

[Alex Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the book because I play hockey.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book because hockey is my favorite sport and the maine charachter plays center and I do also so its easy to relate to.

[Hillvan]

520L

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of my students will enjoy this.

[Bailey Skelton · Rating 3 out of 5]

The main character needs to calm down when he makes mistakes