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Twelve-year-old Alex must face his toughest opponent yet, his own anxiety, as he fights for a spot in AA hockey. From best-selling author of The Misewa Saga, David A. Robertson, Alex on the Edge is a middle-grade novel for readers ages 9–12.
Alex is sure he’s ready for the leap to AA hockey. But when tryouts begin, something feels off. His heart pounds, his hands shake, and anxious thoughts he can’t control start to take over.
As the pressure builds, Alex’s frustration turns into anger, and he lashes out at those who try to support him.
Feeling his hockey dream slip away, Alex must learn how to cope with failure, manage his emotions, take responsibility for his actions, and ask for help before he loses more than just his place on the team.
This novel blends the thrill of the game with a heartfelt exploration of anxiety, fear, and anger, offering a rich and relatable experience for young hockey fans.
Alex on the Edge is perfect for readers who love:
- sports-driven coming-of-age stories
- honest, age-appropriate portrayals of preteen anxiety
- friendship and teamwork under pressure
- stories featuring Indigenous protagonists in contemporary settings
- books set in Winnipeg, Manitoba
David A. Robertson
David A. Robertson is a two-time Governor General's Literary Award winner and has won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award and the Writers' Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. He has received several other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, a podcaster, a public speaker, and a social advocate. He was honoured with a Doctor of Letters from the University of Manitoba in 2023 and a Doctor of Laws from both the University of Lethbridge in 2025 and Queen’s University in 2026. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.
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