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category: Non-classifiable
published: Apr 2008
ISBN:9781551439921
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Marked

by Norah McClintock

tagged: business, careers, occupations, mysteries & detective stories, non-classifiable
Description

Colin didn't think getting a job would make him a suspect in a series of robberies.

When Colin accepts the job to clean up the graffiti in an upscale neighborhood he worries that he might be targeted by gangs. But every time he is sent to clean up graffiti, the police are nearby investigating a crime. Colin knows he's done nothing wrong, but even he acknowledges his presence at the crime scenes looks suspicious. The only way he can clear his name is to figure out what is really going on.

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! Also available in French.

About the Author
Norah McClintock won the Crime Writers of Canada's Arthur Ellis Award for crime fiction for young people five times. She wrote more than sixty YA novels, including contributions to Seven (the series), the Seven Sequels and the Secrets series.
Contributor Notes

Norah McClintock won the Crime Writers of Canada's Arthur Ellis Award for crime fiction for young people five times. She wrote more than sixty YA novels, including contributions to Seven (the series), the Seven Sequels and the Secrets series.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
Editorial Reviews

"Its realism and simplicity make this an excellent choice for high school and public libraries."

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"McClintock uses realistic and descriptive language to accentuate the simple plot. Excellent."

— Resource Links

"Though the characters get involved in some bad situations, they are good kids at heart. Realistic situations and contemporary content will appeal to reluctant readers."

— The Horn Book Guide

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