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From the moment he first laced up skates as a kid in Newmarket, Ontario, Connor McDavid was simply operating on a different level. Smashing records, video-game numbers, and making the impossible look routinely spectacular, this generational talent was clearly the hockey world's next anointed superstar-in-waiting. In The Chosen One, young readers go behind the scenes and experience McDavid's unbelievable journey first-hand. From his early days as a child prodigy demolishing players years older, to his meteoric rise obliterating scoring records in the OHL, to being the #1 pick that finally brought hope back to the Edmonton Oilers franchise. With up-close perspectives and never-before-told stories and anecdotes, readers will live all the can't-miss moments that transformed McDavid into an NHL legend before their very eyes, including: - His unreal rookie season and Calder Trophy win despite a devastating injury - Capturing the Art Ross, Hart, and Ted Lindsay awards while rewriting record books - Embracing the torch as captain of the iconic Oilers at just 21 years old - Becoming the fastest player in the league through his unmatched speed and acceleration - Rising to any big-game occasion with immortal playoff performances for the ages But raw stats and awards tell only half the story. Beyond the electrifying plays and heroics, this book provides a breathtaking look inside what makes McDavid's preternatural abilities, unbreakable focus, and insatiable compete level so utterly singular. It's a masterclass in the mindset, drive, habits, and humanity of hockey's latest transcendent force of nature. For young fans and readers who dare to dream big, Connor McDavid's inspirational ascent from local rink to legendary status proves that with the right dedication, skills can be honed into certifiable superpowers on the ice. Complete with uplifting lessons, eye-catching illustrations, and behind-the-scenes action, The Chosen One is your must-have guide to witnessing the start of a new generational icon vaulting into the stratosphere. So drop that hockey puck and open the book - your front row access to McDavid's first defining chapter starts right now. The legend is already underway!

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