New! Paper bound, second printing, flat signed by author on title page without a gift inscription, illustrated with black and white photographs, viii + Pp176. When Falcons Fly is a true Winnipeg rags-to-riches story of how a group of mostly Icelandic Canadian boys faced racial prejudice and poverty in the early 1900s to win the world's first Olympic gold medal in hockey. This action packed, fictionalized account of the team's rise to victory will have particular appeal to young adults. A great read and gift for any age. A brand new copy signed by the author. 310 grams. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

When Falcons Fly: The Story of the World's First Olympic Gold Hockey Team

Publisher

Vancouver: Poppy Productions, 2007

Publication Date

2007

Language

English

ISBN 10

0978281802

ISBN 13

9780978281809

Binding

Soft cover

Illustrator

Karen Armstrong

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Icelandic & Related

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Synopsis

The story of the world's first Olympic gold medal hockey team, the Winnipeg Falcons. Historical fiction suitable for young adult or older readers.

About the Author

David Square grew up in Winnipeg, Canada where he played hockey on outdoor rinks at River Heights Community Centre. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in English. This is Square's fourth book. In 1995, The Taunton Press of Connecticut published The Veneering Book by Square. He has been a freelance writer for 12 years.

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