Summary: Beartown features a small town obsessed with junior hockey. Not only does it take over the life of the General Manager, but the team's success affects the school teachers, the miners, and the bar owners. High school is tough enough when jocks aren't bullying and pressuring you.
Takeaways: Whether you're a sports fan or not, the author tactfully describes the tensions between the die-hard fans and the rest of the town when the all-star player makes a mistake off the rink. As the front cover states, this novel is truly "packed with wise insights."
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