Carrier, R. (1984). The Hockey Sweater. Platsburgh, New York: Tundra Books.
Summary:
A young boy loves the Montreal Canadiens, more specifically Maurice Richard. He even owns a sweater jersey that he wears everywhere. One day the sweater has grown too small for him, so his mother writes Monsieur Eaton a letter with her son’s measurements asking for another sweater. Monsieur Eaton sends the boy a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey instead. Can the young boy survive without his Canadiens sweater?
-Themes:
a. boyhood obsessions: The young boy is obsessed with his hockey sweater and hockey in general.
b. agony of disappointment: The boy’s face is priceless when he sees what type of sweater he got.
c. feelings of persecution: The boy feels like he is being treated unfairly due to his new sweater.
d. Sports idolatry: The entire town looks up to Maurice Richard.
e. Childhood innocence: The boy looks to god in a creative way to help him in his time of need.
Age Recommendation:
I think that everyone should read this book regardless of age, however, I think that it was intended for younger readers aged 5-9.
Other Information:
The book is so treasured in Canada that one of the phrases in the story is written on their currency.
The book was illustrated by Sheldon Cohen, and was later turned into an animated movie.
Reaction:
I thought that this book captured the essence of childhood both with the text and the illustrations. The reader witnesses the entire gamut of childhood emotions from anticipation, exhilaration, to anger, and tentative acceptance. I especially loved the look of humiliation and disgust on the boy’s face when his mom is showing him the Maple Leafs sweater.
Summary:
A young boy loves the Montreal Canadiens, more specifically Maurice Richard. He even owns a sweater jersey that he wears everywhere. One day the sweater has grown too small for him, so his mother writes Monsieur Eaton a letter with her son’s measurements asking for another sweater. Monsieur Eaton sends the boy a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey instead. Can the young boy survive without his Canadiens sweater?
-Themes:
a. boyhood obsessions: The young boy is obsessed with his hockey sweater and hockey in general.
b. agony of disappointment: The boy’s face is priceless when he sees what type of sweater he got.
c. feelings of persecution: The boy feels like he is being treated unfairly due to his new sweater.
d. Sports idolatry: The entire town looks up to Maurice Richard.
e. Childhood innocence: The boy looks to god in a creative way to help him in his time of need.
Age Recommendation:
I think that everyone should read this book regardless of age, however, I think that it was intended for younger readers aged 5-9.
Other Information:
The book is so treasured in Canada that one of the phrases in the story is written on their currency.
The book was illustrated by Sheldon Cohen, and was later turned into an animated movie.
Reaction:
I thought that this book captured the essence of childhood both with the text and the illustrations. The reader witnesses the entire gamut of childhood emotions from anticipation, exhilaration, to anger, and tentative acceptance. I especially loved the look of humiliation and disgust on the boy’s face when his mom is showing him the Maple Leafs sweater.
The Sweater
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