{"product_id":"breaking-the-ice-the-true-story-of-the-first-woman-to-play-in-the-national-hockey-league-9781534425576","title":"Breaking the Ice: The True Story of the First Woman to Play in the National Hockey League","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe inspiring true story of Manon Rh aume, the first and only woman to play a game in the National Hockey League, featuring an afterward from Manon herself.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"One day, a woman will play in the National Hockey League. If no one prevents her,\" said a twelve-year-old Manon Rh aume. Manon always dreamed of playing hockey. So, when the team her father coached needed a goalie, five-year-old Manon begged for the chance to play. She didn't care that she'd be the only girl in the entire league or that hockey was considered a \"boys' sport\" in her hometown of Lac-Beauport, Quebec, Canada. All she cared about was the game. After her father gave her that first chance to play, she embarked on a spectacular, groundbreaking career in hockey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt every level of competition, Manon was faced with naysayers, but she continued to play, earning her place on prestigious teams and ultimately becoming the first woman to play a game in the NHL. Including an afterword written by Manon herself, \u003ci\u003eBreaking the Ice\u003c\/i\u003e is the true story of one girl's courage, determination, and love for the sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngie Bullaro makes her authorial debut with \u003ci\u003eBreaking the Ice\u003c\/i\u003e. She has been playing sports for about as long as she has been able to walk. She has always loved sports stories about underdogs and feels privileged to tell such an important story. She is now a (somewhat) proficient ice hockey goalie and an avid hockey fan. Angie lives in New York City with her husband, Mike Musco. Along with writing, she is also an actress and film producer. You can learn more about her at AngieBullaro.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eC. F. Payne has illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling \u003ci\u003eMousetronaut \u003c\/i\u003eby astronaut Mark Kelly; the Texas Bluebonnet winner \u003ci\u003eShoeless Joe \u0026amp; Black Betsy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Phil Bildner; and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Remarkable Farkle McBride\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMicawber\u003c\/i\u003e, both by John Lithgow. He teaches at the Columbus College of Art \u0026amp; Design, where he is the chair of the Illustration Department. Payne lives with his wife and children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him online at CFPayne.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50545886920978,"sku":"9781534425576","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_99ab2075-534d-4633-be15-3c619c5a83ce.jpg?v=1731550284","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/breaking-the-ice-the-true-story-of-the-first-woman-to-play-in-the-national-hockey-league-9781534425576","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}