The Player

by Paul Coccia

Book Overview

Set in the traditionally homophobic world of amateur hockey, this book follows gay goalie Cooper in his struggle with his feelings for a teammate and coming out to his team. Cooper has been hooking up with teammate Pesh in secret, and has to play along when Pesh dates a girl and even tolerate locker-room homophobic talk. When Pesh outs Cooper online, trying to better his own chances at playing pro, Cooper chooses self-esteem and honesty over sex...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1459415787
• ISBN13: 9781459415782
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Lorimer Children & Teens
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary