Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuk to Play in the NHL by Melanie Florence
Published by Lorimer on August 1st 2018
ISBN: 1459413024
Pages: 104
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This biography tells the story of recently retired National Hockey League player Jordin Tootoo from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut (located just below the Arctic Circle in Canada). Tootoo was the first Native Canadian Inuk (an Inuit person) to play hockey in the NHL. He overcame several obstacles in his quest to play professional hockey. Although not the largest of hockey players, Tootoo was known as a fierce competitor and learned to fight hard from his father and older brother. Just as his career was beginning to take off, his brother died of suicide. This high interest/lower reading level book should appeal to hockey fans.

Reviewed by Karen Sandlin Silverman, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham