A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection " Rhapsody Smith, Ice Angel is about a young woman who wants to make a difference and learns that being impulsive isn't always the way to go . This book highlights the importance of teamwork and trust, and that people aren't always who they first appear to be." -- Canadian Children's Book News "Lorna is making stories that revolve around women's hockey the norm to write, and she captures glimpses of its history with great stories like this mystery. This story featuring Rap also reminds me about my relationship with my Gram as she always supported me playing hockey." -- Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Team Canada hockey captain, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and broadcaster "There is a lovely sense of movement and flow to this story, between the camaraderie of the hockey teammates, the inter-team chirping fun, and the multi-generational openness and connections. And mostly, there is mystery! . Rhapsody's story is one that seeks out the nourishing of all young people alongside developing an understanding of the ageing, an expansive way to see our world." -- The BC Review "Inspiring and uplifting - a story about hockey but also about life! Lorna's intricate understanding of the game will make it feel like you're in the stands or on the ice.
You'll be cheering for Rapsody, her teammates, friends and family to win - both on the ice and in life!" -- Governor General winning author, Eric Walters "Hockey combined with Lorna Schultz Nicholson's amazing ability to deliver a compelling story is a win-win. How can it get better than this?" -- Sigmund Brouwer, author of Trapped.