New ebooks From Canadian Indies
Description
Key Selling Points
- The author has written many books in the Orca Soundings line, including Overdrive and Tagged.
- Eric Walters founded the I Read Canadian Day movement, and the day is now celebrated annually on February 17th.
- Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 12 to 18
- Grade:
- 8 to 12
- Reading age:
- 12 to 18
Awards
- Commended, Texas Library Association (TLA) TAYSHAS List
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
- Commended, CCBC Our Choice
- Commended, Tayshas List
- Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
- Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Editorial Reviews
"Pacing, characters, appeal and understated humor...create an entertaining and intriguing read."
— KLIATT
"This is a book with many themes and would make an excellent starting point for discussion about political activism."
— Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Books
"Ian is an intelligent witty narrator, and this fast-paced, large-print novel explores the seamy sides of the fast-food industry and legal profession while revealing the business tactics of each as being remarkably similar."
— ALAN Review
"Well-written and thoughtful…will be popular with reluctant readers."
— School Library Journal
"Excellent."
— Resource Links
"A great way to show kids that one person can make a difference."
— ReaderReviews.com
"Engaging and fast-moving, this is another noteworthy and well-written story."
— Washington State Revew Group
