Dave King
"The Lucy Tries Sports series is terrific for children! It inspires them to be physically active and reinforces so many aspects of their social skill development. A really positive assistance to parenting children."
CM Magazine
"What makes the 'Lucy Tries Sports' series so wonderful is that they highlight unusual sports in an energetic and positive way...Lucy and her friends don’t look at losing as something to be ashamed of or angry about. Their race is meant for fun and excitement, and it’s a joy to read about the girls supporting one another, even in the face of defeat...Herne’s illustrations do an excellent job of matching the movement of the text. As the girls race, the illustrations become slightly blurred, as if the racers are moving so fast it’s hard to get a still shot. This is a fantastic way to emphasize the speed and movement of the characters, giving the story the feel of a live action event... With the same bouncing rhythm, action filled illustrations, and positive look at getting out and trying a new sport [as the first book], this is a delightful and encouraging read. Fans of Lucy Tries Luge will love this new addition to the series, and those who haven’t yet met Lucy will adore reading about this friendly and outgoing girl’s sporting adventures on the short track. Highly Recommended."
Olympic Medalist in Short Track Speed Skating Jessica Gregg
"The Lucy Tries Sport series are great books for children of any age. They exemplify the importance of sportsmanship, healthy competition, and most importantly show that sports can be so much fun! I would highly recommend everyone to add this series to their collection!"
OC and two time Olympic Speed Skating Champion Catriona Le May Doan
"The Lucy Tries Sports series teaches how sport is about fun and healthy competition. They also introduce various different sports to young kids and hopefully inspire them to stay active and healthy. I love that my kids can read the series in English and French. These books are a must for the entire family."
television and Sportsnet Radio play-by-play voice Eric Smith
"Fitness should be fun, and the Lucy Tries Sports series is a shining example of that."
Five-Time Olympic Medalist in Short Track Speed Sk Marc Gagnon
This book really represents the community of speed skating in Canada: members and athletes getting together in a fair-play atmosphere for the love of sport where we can also see, outside of the rink, great friendships.
CEO at CAAWS (Canadian Association for the Advance Allison Sandmeyer-Graves
"Playing sports and being active empowers girls for life. Lucy Tries Sports encourages girls to try a wide range of sports and teaches them valuable lessons in leadership, supporting one another, and working towards—and achieving—your goals through sport!"
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"Lucy is a wonderful role-model for both girls and boys, with a positive attitude toward learning and practicing the sports she enjoys to keep physically active. The story and illustrations have a gentle way of teaching sportsmanship and fair play...A cheery, upbeat series, and is recommended for school and public libraries."
School Library Journal
01/01/2016
K-Gr 2—Canadian sports reporter Bowes has written a picture book about school-age girls who participate in the sport of short track speed skating. Ava, Claire, Rachel, and Jill race with Lucy, the red-haired main character of the story. As they skate around the oval track, they "each wear a helmet and skin suits to match with lots of protection in case there's a crash." It's easy to keep track of the friends as they race (and fall) because their helmets are numbered one to five. Children will learn about how the skaters turn around the tight corners and how they cheer one another one, even after the race is over. The main character is not the winner in this story but is a good sport and strong competitor. The book ends with five "Fast Facts" about the sport. Beside the words blade, skin suit, rink, and safety pads is a short definition and a color illustration from the book. VERDICT This follow-up to Lucy Tries Luge (Orca, 2015) will show young athletes the pros and cons of a sport that requires speed, balance, and courage.—Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada
