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     The Friends of the Oswego Library Presents an "Author Talk & Book Signing" with Christie Casciano, author of "The Puck Hog Volume 2: Haunted Hockey in Lake Placid," 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the community room of the Oswego Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. Book description:
     The game, the goal and the ghost combine to make for an action packed adventure for the puck hog and his teammates in the land where miracles are made. Just when it looks like victory is in reach, it all falls apart for the team right before the big match-up with a mighty Canadian youth hockey team. Now, they need a miracle! It is up to Sophia to unlock the mystery and discover the key to victory. Can she discover the secret in time? Can the keeper of dreams keep the legacy alive? Lace up and get ready to hit the ice for chills, spills and experience the thrills of the legendary Lake Placid.
From the author:
     Of all of the hockey tournaments we have been to, my son's Lake Placid tournament by far was the most memorable. "Magical" as my 11-year-old says. From sled dog rides, to pond hockey skating, skating on the Olympic oval and having the team play on the 1980 Miracle on ice arena (can't count the number of times my kids have seen that movie!), we were in non-stop awe of it all. I knew I could write something really exciting because of all the excitement we experienced in the beautiful Adirondack village.
     For the second book, I wanted to challenge myself and take my writing outside of my own experiences. We blend hockey, history and mystery this time around! The first story centered around a selfish hockey player. This next one tackles the problem of the pushy parent. So, hopefully, kids will be sharing this one with their parents!