Face Off

The Jessie Mac Series #2

by Maureen Ulrich

Face Off begins where Power Plays ends, the girls have shifted from hockey to ball with an exciting summer looming before them. Things are perfect for Jessie: high school, hockey and Mark. Jessie thinks she has things under control. She can handle the new environment and the new pressure.

One party, one wrong choice and all that changes.

MySpace; YouTube – her actions are everywhere. And worst of all Mark is gone and doesn’t want to ever speak to her.

How will she fix this? Once again, hockey is the antidote to life’s mysteries and navigating the ice is a whole lot easier than high school. Jessie learns who her true friends are and maybe, just maybe, she can put things right for her and Mark.

Ulrich has hit a winning combination of fast-paced hockey action and realistic teen experiences. On the ice and off, Jessie and her friends present situations facing many young teens and the hockey action once again keeps the pace high.

Genres: Young Adult

272 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2010

About the author

Having spent 25 years in the classroom with junior and senior high school students, I love to write for teens. I have my feet firmly planted in two worlds -- the arts and sports. When I'm not writing, there's nothing I'd rather be doing than watching football, baseball, or hockey, travelling, riding my motorcycle, or going to plays. I hope you enjoy meeting my characters as much as I've enjoyed bringing them to life.

Reviews

[Marie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jessie Mac is playing overtime to fit into her new town, and the competition is tough! High school life can be fraught with potential penalties, from drinking to parental expectations to sexual choice. Jesse’s hockey team are still her most valuable players. While her friendships on and off the ice aren’t always what she wants them to be, they’re always real. There’s a lot here to satisfy readers who want to identify with a character who can face her problems head-on, in life and on the ice, and still shake hands at the end of the game. I read an advanced reader's copy of the book with no obligation and really enjoyed it.

[Teebz Hbic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for Face Off can be found on Hockey Blog In Canada.