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edition:eBook
also available: Paperback Hardcover
category: Young Adult Fiction
published: Sep 2006
ISBN:9781554695935
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Chill

by Colin Frizzell

tagged: bullying, art
Description

Chill has always been different.

But the way Chill deals with his disability and his art have given him the power to survive the horrors of high school. When a new teacher arrives, determined to crush his students' spirit, Chill decides to fight back and risk everything. A story of doing the right thing and standing up for yourself—and your friends.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About the Author

Colin Frizzell is an author, poet and screenwriter who was raised on a farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario. He is a Radio Broadcasting graduate of Loyalist College of Arts and Technology and has also studied television, film, acting, and improvisation as well as working on features in both Canada and the United Kingdom. Colin's books have received critical acclaim across North America, have been translated into Swedish and Norwegian, and have been adopted into the curriculum of several Ontario high schools. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
12 to 18
Grade:
8 to 12
Reading age:
12 to 18
Awards
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
  • Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
  • Commended, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
Editorial Reviews

"The author has succeeded in capturing what teens think and feel. Highly recommended."

— Canadian Book Review Annual

"Frizzell reaches deep into the psyche of high school students...[and] respectfully emulates the voice of a teen."

— CM Magazine

"Perfect for struggling and reluctant readers."

— School Library Journal

"A good read for all teens, especially for the less popular and the artistically inclined...one of the better Orca Soundings."

— KLIATT

"This is a perfect title for struggling readers and will appeal to a variety of teen readers."

— NMRLS Youth Services Book Review

"Frizzell mixes the right ingredients to please middle school boys."

— TeensReadToo.com

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