 | Miracle on ice! : the U.S. hockey team in the 1980 winter Olympics (Amazing Moments In Sports) Author: Buckley, James | |
| Price: $6.55 | ||
Summary:
The 1980 Winter Olympics were overshadowed by Cold War tensions running high between the United States and the Soviet Union. The young, underdog hockey team from America wasn't poised to win against the seemingly undefeatable USSR-until they did. Follow the exciting true story of one of the most amazing moments in sports. In graphic novel format.
| Illustrator: | Fowler, Chris |
Reviews:
Booklist (02/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/01/2024 The Amazing Moments in Sports series (6 titles) presents memorable events in a variety of sports. The series includes individual as well as team sports and accomplishments by women athletes as well as men. The use of graphic-novel storytelling and colorful illustrations offers instant appeal for more visual readers. Each slender book is modest in size, with 16 pages introducing and narrating the featured subject, as well as a few pages of related facts and several color photos in the back matter. Each story unfolds in text boxes and panels of illustrations, in which speech balloons carry remarks from athletes, coaches, spectators, and commentators. Miracle on Ice recalls the upset victory by the U.S. hockey team at the 1980 Olympics, where American collegiate players defeated a group of seasoned pros from the U.S.S.R. Recommended for young fans interested in sports history. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
