Undergrounders gives kids a glimpse into the perils of life on the streets, and how one boy’s love of hockey, along with his inner strength, help him battle against the dark forces that threaten to overwhelm him. Jonathon cannot resist, and what follows is a wild adventure as Jonathon struggles to keep his street life secret from his new teammates. One day some kids see him play, though – and Jonathon sure can play! They invite him to join their team. This book is truly one of the greatest books Ive read (And I read a lot of. That last thing he wants to do is mess with regular kids and he makes sure to be long gone by the time school is over. Thank you for listening to my book talk about, Undergrounders by David Skuy. What he remembers most is the intensity, the competitiveness, and the. He spent most of his childhood playing some sport or another. Instead of wandering the streets all day, Jonathon can play hockey on an outdoor rink. David Skuy is a lawyer, a writer and a Leafs fan to the core. His life changes dramatically when he gets hold of some skates and a stick. Up on street level, his life becomes a desperate struggle to beg enough money for food and to stay warm. In an abandoned building, he and his fellow Undergrounders are safe. He has been forced to live on the streets – but he considers himself one of the lucky ones because he has a place to sleep every night – The Underground.
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