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Barbara MojicaTop Contributor: Children's Books

TIP OF THE ICEBERG

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015

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Fast moving young adult novella centering around the issues of sibling rivalry, family relationships, the sport of hockey, coming of age, and divorce. The McKendrick Family is undergoing a crisis. Parents are constantly fighting and are on the verge of divorce. A.J. McKendrick is an out of work architect struggling to make ends meet, placing additional strain on the marriage. High school juniors and fraternal twins, Brad and T.J., strive to shine in hockey, but T.J. has the better grades. Dad places unrealistic expectations on T.J. When finances force the parents to remove T.J. from private school, the brothers are faced with a new situation for rivalry; how to play together on the same hockey team. Their younger brother Chris gets into fights in school and attempts to run away. All this emotional stress plays havoc on the lives of the family, their school, and their friends. In addition, there are the coming of age issues related to romance and future career plans.

The short tale offers a lot to young teen readers. It is packed with action, emotional tension, details about the sport of hockey, and well-defined characters facing issues with which the reader may empathize. This book would be a good choice for a reluctant reader as the tone is conversational and smooth flowing. Juba immediately draws you in and holds your attention. Highly recommended for teens, particularly boys who love sports.

Alauterb

Hockey

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019

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REALLY GOOD BOOK!!!!
I love hockey and it's like this with me and my brother. Very good good good book.

jane

12 year old who loves hockey didnt like this book

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020

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My 12 year old said it was hard to follow and not interesting. He said it was scattered and mostly dialogue

dar

Hockey story young teen was great.

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017

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Excellent book I bought for my grandson. He loves hockey and it was a great story.
Fast service. Very pleased.

N. K. Richards

My Home Away From Home & Mera's YA Book List Review

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2012

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I'm a HUGE hockey fan, and it's not everyday that I get the opportunity to read about my favorite sport. When a great story line element is thrown into the mix--suspension--you can bet I will love it. I'm a new fan of Juba's, but it's like I've been reading her writing for years. What I like most about it is that she can make two POVs completely different. I find that hard to do in my own writing and I don't see it executed in many other books so well, but Stacy Juba has proven that it is possible. I also want to commend her on the dialogue. As one of the hardest things to do when righting YA, Stacy Juba really makes high school dialect seem normal, which, as we all know, isn't so normal at all.

The tension is real. That is the utmost truth. I've come across certain books and many high rated novels that I can never seem to get excited for. Half of the time I can't even figure out what the climax is about, mostly because it was such a let down. Face-Off was a little on the softer side for me, as it had no connection to my usual readings. Nonetheless, it was a special read and reminded me of how one's love for writing can start off so simple and blossom into something wild and unimaginable within years of experience and learning. It's a good message that Stacy Juba gives out, a rare one indeed that is neither present nor hidden in most stories. The climax was there and so in your face that you couldn't miss anything.

Tony Z

Good Story Even For Non-Hockey Fans

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015

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Kids loved the audio book and it was entertaining for the adults as well. Made a long car ride pass by quickly.

Kathleen D. Fennell

Interesting

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2013

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It was a good book. There could have been more conflict. Other than that, great read! Go Bruins! Go hockey!