Two things are constant in the Frenchman River Valley: excellent farming and excellent hockey players-hockey players so good that many of them have made their way to the professional level and had or have excellent careers. Jake has a burning question about this incredible success: could it be due to the rugged lifestyle of a farmer and the rigours of farm life, or could it be The Legend of the Frenchman River Valley at work? Join Jake and his friends as he seeks to find the answer to this burning question.
The Legend of the Frenchman River Valley leads you on an exciting journey of discovery and adventure. See how Jake and his friends learn about inclusion and tolerance as they grow together to be an incredible group of young hockey players.

Jeff Grace is a retired teacher of thirty-one years and found his passion to write at the University of Calgary, where he received a Bachelor of Education degree as an elementary generalist. His love for working with Grade 5 and 6 students and hockey prompted him to rekindle his love of writing in his retirement years. He lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where he lives with his wife. Having been born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, and coming to Calgary when he was four, he had little knowledge of farm life. However, his wife grew up on a farm near Frontier, Saskatchewan, sharing many stories of farm life and that style of living. What caught his eye most as an author was the astounding amount of hockey players that had made the professional ranks from the Frenchman River Valley area where his wife grew up. This story is based upon many of those stories and adventures gathered during family reunions and discussions with his wife's many relatives. Hockey is a passion in many a young person's heart, and you'll enjoy this regardless if you're a hockey fan or not.