Empty Net: A Hockey Chapter Book About Courage, Friendship, and Starting Over After Moving Away for Kids Ages 8–12 (Lakeside Knights) - Softcover

Gagnon, Sullivan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1068998849 ISBN 13: 9781068998843

Publisher: Rise & Dive Productions, 2026

Synopsis

A new town. A fresh start. One chance to prove himself.

Noah Anderson has always believed in one thing:
Knights are supposed to be brave.

But leaving home isn’t brave.
It’s hard.

New school.
New team.
New life.

And Noah isn’t sure he’s ready.

When he arrives in Lakeside, everything feels different—even the ice. The competition is faster, stronger, and tougher than anything he’s faced before. Making the hockey team won’t just take skill. It will take confidence he’s not sure he has.

But Noah isn’t alone.

With Icy by his side and a dream that refuses to fade, he begins a journey that’s about more than just scoring goals. It’s about finding courage, building friendships, and learning what it really means to belong.

Because sometimes, being brave doesn’t look like winning.

Sometimes, it starts with stepping onto the ice… even when you’re afraid.

A powerful hockey story for kids ages 8–12 about:

• Starting over in a new town
• Friendship and teamwork
• Confidence and perseverance
• Facing fears and growing stronger

Perfect for fans of sports stories, coming-of-age adventures, and kids who love hockey.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rise & Dive Productions
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1068998849
• ISBN 13: 9781068998843
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144