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Name: The rink rats
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Irene Punt

It's a snowy February in Calgary, and the bumpy outdoor rink at Crescent Park needs a lot of work. Tom and his friends pledge to perfect it in time for the annual Family Day hockey game, and soon they get to work. But maintaining and improving a rink proves to be a lot of work for the boys.

First publish date: 2010

Authors: Irene Punt

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