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Cool as Ice

Matt Christopher

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Book 6 · Hockey BooksSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsStrong language 1/5 · Violence 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 6 · Hockey Books
Recommendation2.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: strong language.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: strong language.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Strong language 1/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Series progression

All known volumes are shown. Reviewed books include age guidance and cautions; books still being reviewed are clearly marked.

Next volumeBook 7 · Body CheckStrongest cautions: Violence 2/5Open next review →
  1. Book 2 · Ice magicAges 8+
    Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 3 · The hockey machineAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 4 · Wingman on Ice
    Products & advertising1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 5 · Penalty shotAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 6 · Cool as Ice
    Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 7 · Body Check
    Violence2/5
    About the same
  7. Book 8 · Face-Off
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The description suggests ordinary middle-grade conflict and frustration, with no strong language indicated. Full-text confirmation is unavailable.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Typical sports-related intensity and minor physical contact common in hockey.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage in overcoming self-doubt and facing tough competition.

Creativity & curiosity1/5
Why this rating?

The hockey setting can encourage interest in strategy, teamwork, and imaginative sports play, though creativity is not the book’s stated focus.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story centers on a small, young athlete navigating team dynamics, but the excerpt provides little evidence about broader identity or cultural representation.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into sportsmanship, teamwork, and hockey dynamics.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes the necessity of cooperation among teammates.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on hard work, perseverance, and learning to cooperate with others.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Young protagonists display determination and growth.

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  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
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