Shabash! - 2nd Edition by Ann Walsh (Paperback)

About the Book

Rana is the first Sikh in Dinway, British Columbia to join the hockey team. But, even with his friend Les by his side, he still feels singled out. And then something happens that nobody in Dinway was ready for, and Rana feels more isolated than ever. With everything on the line and the season's biggest game coming up, what can he do to fix things?

Book Synopsis

Rana is the first Sikh in Dinway, British Columbia to join the hockey team. But, even with his friend Les by his side, he still feels singled out. And then something happens that nobody in Dinway was ready for, and Rana feels more isolated than ever. With everything on the line and the season's biggest game coming up, what can he do to fix things?

Review Quotes

Many boys Rana's age would have shared the same feelings dealing with discrimination and could easily relate to Rana. Shabash! would make a great addition to a classroom, sparking many interesting discussions. The story not only deals with prejudice but also with how feelings and actions can cause reactions and how we can make a difference just by accepting others as they are.

About the Author

Ann Walsh is the author of thirteen books for young people. She is a winner of the Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award, the Forest of Reading Golden Oak Award, and was a Canadian Library Association Notable selection. She was also shortlisted for the Forest of Reading Silver Birch Award and the B.C. Book Prize. She lives in Victoria, B.C.