One girl. One boy. A small-town ice rink. This sweet story of hockey, friendships, and crushes is perfect for tween readers in search of a hockey rom-com that's just right for them.

Harper was born to play hockey. She was captain of her school's hockey team...but after she causes an accident during a game, Harper is terrified to ever get back on the ice again.

Instead, she gets a job at the local ice rink's snack shack and resigns herself to days spent making hot chocolates.

Until Jason, a cute figure skating champion and Harper's new classmate, comes to town. Suddenly, Harper wonders if she's truly happy with never putting her skates back on.

With the help of her new crush and best friend, Bea, can Harper break the ice around her heart and forgive herself enough to lace up her skates again?

Review Quotes

Praise for Breaking the Ice:

"Blitt explores powerful themes of resilience and self-forgiveness while touching on the struggles of being a girl in sports... Many young athletes will relate to the setbacks Jason and Harper face in their respective sports and will be inspired by their determination. The blossoming romance... is sure to delight young romance fans... A sports story with a sweet romance and a positive message about grit." -- Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Natalie Blitt is the author of Carols and Crushes and the young adult novel The Distance from A to Z. Originally from Canada, she now lives in the Chicago area with her husband and three sons, where she works at an education think tank. You can visit her online at natalieblitt.com.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.56 Inches (H) x 5.34 Inches (W) x .65 Inches (D)

Weight: .38 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 256

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Sports & Recreation

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Theme: Hockey

Format: Paperback

Author: Natalie Blitt

Language: English

Street Date: September 2, 2025

TCIN: 94433185

UPC: 9798225003999

Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-0682

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.38 pounds

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Q&A (5)

Q: Who is the protagonist of the story?

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A: The protagonist is Harper, who faces challenges in her hockey journey and personal growth.
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Q: Who is the author of the book?

AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

A: The book is written by Natalie Blitt, who has authored several young adult novels.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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A: The main theme centers around hockey, friendships, self-forgiveness, and young romance.
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