Book review: My First Lacrosse Stick by Finn Topping

Genre ~ children’s sports
Publication date ~ June 8, 2026
Est Page Count ~ 32

My review:

Finn’s mind is wandering one day at school when he notices an object near the garbage can. As soon as the bell rang he’s off to see what it was. It’s a stick with a net, but he has no clue what it’s used for, but he just knows he has to have it. Not seeing anyone around that it might belong to he takes it home with him.

Mom calls the school to make sure he hasn’t stolen anyone’s property, which I think was a great idea to teach kids that it might not always be a good idea to take something that isn’t yours without confirming it’s actually no longer wanted.

With a quick fix from his older brother he’s outside in a flash putting it to good use. And thus sets forth Finn’s love of lacrosse. A sport he didn’t even know the name of until one abandoned stick changed that all. One person’s trash is another’s treasure.

A wonderful story of a sweet, shy boy being brought out of his shell by learning something new that created a passion for years to come.

Illustration notes:
Each page does a good job of telling the story as if words were not needed.

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About the author:
Finn is 17. He’s been playing lacrosse since he was 7, and has represented Ontario (and won) two national championships. He got drafted this year no 2 overall in the Junior A draft at 17, and actually debuted for Toronto Beaches last week at 17.

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Book blurb:

Finn often feels invisible, as though the world moves around him without noticing. Uncertain of where he belongs and still searching for a passion to make his own, Finn quietly drifts through his days—until, one afternoon, he stumbles upon an abandoned lacrosse stick on the playground.

In that quiet moment, a flutter of hope rises in Finn’s chest. For the first time, he feels a spark of excitement—a sense that maybe, just maybe, he could matter. What starts as curiosity blooms into joy, pride, and newfound confidence, allowing Finn to believe there is a special place for him after all.

Perfect for families, classrooms, and young athletes, this story is a reminder that even the smallest moments can lead to something meaningful. Add this inspiring book to your collection and share it with a child who is still finding their way.

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