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category: Non-classifiable
published: Oct 2007
ISBN:9781554695966
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Crossbow

by Dayle Campbell Gaetz

tagged: survival stories, non-classifiable
Description

Fourteen-year-old Matt has only one goal in life: to become a hermit.

He has no use for school, but he loves the solitude of the forest. When he hikes up to the cabin he built for himself, he discovers a mysterious stranger named Forrest has moved in. At first, Matt doesn't connect Forrest's appearance with the rash of local robberies. Forrest seems to be the perfect hermit, and he teaches Matt the skills he needs to achieve his goal, including how to hunt with a crossbow. But when Forrest tries to kill an endangered Roosevelt elk, Matt questions the ethics of his new friend. When Matt discovers a stolen rifle in his cabin, he finds himself trapped in a dangerous situation.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!

About the Author

Dayle Campbell Gaetz has worked as a creative-writing instructor, book editor and columnist but now devotes her time to her own writing. Gaetz is the author of over twenty books for young people and adults. Gaetz grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, and now lives in Campbell River.

Contributor Notes

Like Crossbow’s main character, Matt, Dayle Campbell Gaetz loves to spend time in the woods. Dayle has written numerous books for young people, including Spoiled Rotten in the Orca Currents series, and Something Suspicious in Saskatchewan. Dayle lives in Campbell River, British Columbia.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Editorial Review

"Crossbow is half nature survival story, half modern realistic suspense thriller, and an all-around good book."

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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