La Soirée Du Hockey Au Kenya - (Orca Échos) by Danson Mutinda & Eric Walters & Claudia Dávila (Paperback)

About the Book

Dans ce court roman illustré pour jeunes lecteurs, deux orphelins kényans découvrent le plaisir de jouer au hockey sur glace.

Book Synopsis

Les orphelins kényans Kitoo et Nigosi occupent leurs journées à étudier, à jouer au soccer, à participer aux tâches de l'orphelinat et à lire les livres de la sélection bien limitée de leur bibliothèque. Quand la bibliothécaire offre à Kitoo un exemplaire de Les sports dans le monde, le garçon est fasciné par une image de l'équipe canadienne masculine de hockey sur glace. Par un heureux hasard, Kitoo trouve une paire de vieux patins à roues alignées tout abîmés. Il apprend par lui-même à patiner, et rêve de jouer un jour au hockey comme les hommes dans son livre. Mais il est impossible de jouer au hockey sur glace au Kenya, n'est-ce pas ?

Review Quotes

★ "This simple story of discovery, sport, and friendship is filled with likable characters and innocently joyful moments...Delightful."

-- "Kirkus Reviews, starred review"

"I quite enjoyed this book about Kitoo and his friend best Nigosi. The pair have a great friendship, encouraging each other to be the best, while embracing their differences and their similarities."

-- "Book Time"

"Offers a good starting point for children in learning about and discussing different cultures. Playful black and white, full and half-page illustrations provide moments to stop and reflect upon the boys' life, friendship and adventures. Recommended."

-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"Provides readers with opportunities to reflect on their own goals. The theme of this story highlights the importance of how our attitudes are influenced not only by ourselves, but also by the support we have around us."

-- "BC Books for Schools"

"Uplifting and welcome. The book allows young readers to learn about life in an orphanage in rural Kenya."

-- "Sal's Fiction Addiction"

« Cette histoire simple de découverte, de sport et d'amitié est truffée de personnages attachants et de moments de joie innocente... Charmant. »-- "Kirkus Reviews, critique étoilée"

« Inspirant et bienvenu. Le livre permet aux jeunes lecteurs d'en apprendre plus au sujet de la vie dans un orphelinat du Kenya rural. »-- "Sal's Fiction Addiction"

« Procure aux enfants un bon point de départ pour apprendre et pour discuter de différentes cultures. Des illustrations ludiques en noir et blanc, en demi ou pleine page, offrent aux lecteurs de petites pauses pour réfléchir à la vie de ces garçons, à l'amitié et aux aventures. Recommandé. »-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

About the Author

Danson Mutinda's parents, Ruth and Henry Kyatha, cofounded the Hope Development Centre orphanage with Eric and Anita Walters in 2007. When Henry passed away, Danson became patron of the program. He and his coauthor, Eric Walters, worked together to write this story of two energetic and joyful children who are based on many of the children they work with at the centre. He lives in Kikima, Kenya, on the grounds of the orphanage.

Eric Walters began writing as a way to get his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. A Member of the Order of Canada, he has now published more than 100 novels and picture books. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across Canada. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.

Claudia Dávila writes, illustrates and designs books for kids of all ages including Bus to the Badlands and Ghost of the Mill House in the Orca Echoes line. She is passionate about stories and themes that encourage children to be strong, thoughtful, compassionate and responsible people. Claudia lives in Toronto.