Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey

By Ngozi Ukazu

Book Overview

"Heartstopper" meets "Heated Rivalry" in the first volume of Ngozi Ukazu's New York Times-bestselling graphic novel series

Eric Bittle has been a junior figure skating champion, a vlogging sensation, and a talented amateur p tissier--but nothing could have prepared him for freshman year on the Samwell University hockey team. College hockey is a whole new game, with hard checks, intense practices, and one very attractive--but moody--team captain: Jack.

Check, Please : #Hockey collects the first half of Ngozi Ukazu's beloved webcomic series, a hilarious, heartwarming coming-of-age story about hockey, friendship, and taking a chance on love. This edition features updated artwork and a curated selection of Bitty's most memorable tweets.

Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Heated Rivalry, this is a story about sports, broships, and finding love in the most unexpected places.

New York Public Library - Best Books for Teens
The Boston Globe - Best YA of the Year
Ignatz Award - Outstanding Comic
William C. Morris Award - Finalist

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250177960
• ISBN13: 9781250177964
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 14 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 9 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Ngozi, my queen

I read this as it was posted online issue by issue over the course of several years, and I'm not even lying when I say it changed my life. I now work in professional sports and have found a truly incredible group of friends, and it all circles back to reading Check, Please!. Eric Bittle, you are everything to me. Queer hockey family for life!

Amazing Fantastic Read It

A very good book would love to let my teen read (it's me, I'm the teen). In all seriousness, though this series is lovely. I first read it while it was coming out online and kept up with it till the end. It is heartwarming and emphasizes friendship and family. Also, like incredibly significant as a queer person who plays sports.

great story

wonderful plot & characters i definitely recommend giving it a try