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Author Mike Leonetti is back with his line of hockey history books aimed at children. In 2009 he has teamed up once again with illustrator Greg Banning to bring us The Rocket , the story of Maurice Richard. Buy the book: | Amazon.ca - Chapters | Full Book Review The book is also available in Canada in French: | Amazon.ca - Chapters | I had the chance to interview the prolific author Leonetti about his new book: 1. You are a well established hockey author who has really embraced writing books aimed at children and youth. Why are you so interested in this audience? When I was youngster I loved just about any book on hockey but in those days there was not much directed at children and youth. I think my kids’ books fill that void today very nicely. The books help to get kids (especially boys) reading at a young age because they like the subject matter. The sooner kids start reading the better off they will be and it will help them improve their communication skills from an early age. ...

When Greystone Books and author Benoit Melancon released The Rocket: A Cultural History of Maurice Richard in 2009, my first thought was "Wow, another Rocket Richard book?" Over the years has there been any other player so well documented in print? There have been some excellent works, but how many more books can there be that genuinely offer something new? My early fears were quickly dismissed, as Melancon's book is definitely worthy of a place on any hockey fan's book shelf. In fact, the book has received international critical acclaim in both academic and popular circles. Buy The Book | Amazon.ca - Chapters - Amazon.com | The book was first published in French only and released in Quebec back in 2006, almost unbeknown to the rest of Canada. The English version was translated by Fred A. Reed. There is a moving foreword by the eloquent Roy MacGregor and a touching afterword by the elegant Jean Beliveau. Though the book is proving to be popular in academic setting...

While there have been a few hockey titles out already in 2009, the hockey book season really is from October through Christmas. One major entry is already on store bookshelves. Greystone Books and author Benoit Melancon released The Rocket: A Cultural History of Maurice Richard . Buy The Book | Amazon.ca - Chapters - Amazon.com | The book was first published in French only and released in Quebec back in 2006. The English version was translated by Fred A. Reed. There is a moving foreword by the eloquent Roy MacGregor and a touching afterword by the elegant Jean Beliveau. I got my review copy last week. It is a real promising title, with some unique imagery inside. This is a look at Rocket Richard, not so much the man or even the hockey player, but the myth and cultural legend that we made him up to be. I am off to Penticton for a soccer tournament this week and will be reading the book while travelling. I'll be sure to let you know what I think when I return.