Robert Munsch - Just One Goal

The ice is cracking. The crowd is running. Ciara has the puck. She shoots —

In Just One Goal, Ciara is done hauling her hockey gear across town when there's a perfectly good frozen river right in her backyard. Her dad says it's too jagged. Her mom says it's too bumpy. Her sisters don't see the problem. Ciara doesn't care — she rallies the neighbourhood, builds the rink, and leads the River Rink Rats onto the ice for the game of their lives. What happens next involves a cracking rink, a drifting sheet of ice, a panicking crowd, and one very determined shot on goal.

Why You'll Love It

Robert Munsch takes on hockey — and it's exactly as chaotic and wonderful as you'd hope. The story builds with the pace and tension of a real game, then goes completely off the rails in the best possible Munsch way. A warm, funny celebration of community, determination, and Canada's most beloved pastime. Hot chocolate guaranteed.

• Author: Robert Munsch
• Best for: Ages 4–8
• Perfect for: Hockey fans, read-alouds, and gifting for young Canadian kids