Charlie Joyce is back in Rebel Powerplay, the exciting sequel to the best-selling Off The Crossbar.

In Rebel Powerplay, Charlie faces his greatest challenge yet, as he and his friends fight to keep playing the game they love. Nothing can keep Charlie down, not bad coaches, nasty sponsors, not even the toughest kids in school. But can he lead the Rebels to the championship? Find out in Rebel Powerplay.

The Charlie Joyce Hockey Series chronicles Charlie’s on- and off-ice adventures, as he faces the trials and tribulations of coming to a new town after the tragic death of his father – along with attending a new high school, trying to make new friends, fending off bullies, and playing the sport he loves - hockey. The Charlie Joyce books are written for kids who truly love sports, and they capture that magic time when kids play for the fun of it.

And parents will love seeing their kids enjoy reading!

So pull up a chair, open to page 1, and get to know a real hero – Charlie Joyce.

David Skuy is a lawyer, recreational hockey player, and author of the Charlie Joyce Hockey Series. A popular speaker and advocate for the reading and writing skills of school-age children, he has crafted a series of books designed to capture the imagery, the sounds, the conflicts, and the achievements that typify a young boy’s life, be it in the school yard or in the hockey rink.

Off the Crossbar and Rebel Powerplay – the most exciting hockey series around is available in book stores everywhere and through Scholastic Canada.