The Playmaker by Alex O'Brien

With no team in her rural town, Zoey tries out for the Bantam girls team in the city. She makes the cut and, knowing that the income from her family's farm won't cover the fees, pushes herself to overcome her shyness and try to raise funds to play. Zoey's talent and eagerness on the ice impress the coach, team captain and goalie.

But not all her teammates are as accepting, especially when her skills challenge rich Mel for the top spot.

Another teammate teases Zoey about her rural background, and her father's embarrassing behavior at a game makes things even worse. Will Zoey ever feel like she belongs?