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No Girls Allowed

by Natalie Corbett Sampson
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“A compelling novel based on the true story of 10-year-old Tina Forbes, who in 1977, fought for her right to play on an all-boys hockey team.” —The Globe and Mail
 
It’s 1977, and 10-year-old Tina couldn’t be happier about her life. Not because she just moved to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, but because she’s finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries to join the league, she learns that girls aren’t allowed to play on the boys’ team—and there’s no team for girls.
 
Despite jeers from classmates and cruelty from some of the town’s adults, Tina is determined to play. She wants it more than anything. With the help of her family, Tina takes her fight to the Human Rights Commission. She’s allowed to play on a team while her case goes through court, but though she’s the best skater on the ice, even some of her teammates think she shouldn’t be there. From facing down angry coaches to testifying on the stand, Tina does everything for one big goal: to play real hockey.
 
Based on an inspiring true story, No Girls Allowed is a journey of passion, determination, and sheer love of the game.
 
“This book tells an empowering story for young women, athletes or otherwise. It is a story about fighting for one’s rights, a message of enduring importance as women continue to strive for equality.” —Atlantic Books Today 
 
“Emotional and tense, this is a classic underdog story for any sports fan, but especially empowering to young women, whether they’re aspiring athletes or not.” —Our Children Magazine

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  • Release date

    October 29, 2020

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781771087780

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781771087780
      • File size: 1413 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      July 10, 2020

      Gr 3-5-Inspired by the real-life court case of Tina Forbes, this book tells the story of a young Canadian athlete fighting for her right to play in her local junior hockey league. Tina has been waiting for years to turn 10 so she can join an official hockey team. After a small-town move, Tina's dream is put in jeopardy when her local league doesn't have a girls' team and refuses to let her play with the boys. Although the narration isn't especially fresh and some of the descriptions can feel clich�d, this title provides an age-appropriate introduction to the way sexism has been fought through the courts in the recent past. VERDICT Sampson shows how Tina deals with discrimination from her peers and adults in a way that will be accessible for young readers. Would be useful as part of a curriculum on women's rights or as a book report subject for a sports fan.-Gesse Stark-Smith, Multnomah County Lib., Portland, OR

      Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read
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  • English

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