No Girls Allowed: Inspired By The True Story Of A Girl Who Fought For Her Right To Play
General fiction, Historical fiction, Sports fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
&“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