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edition:Paperback
also available: Hardcover eBook
category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2007
ISBN:9781551437408
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Rebel's Tag

by K.L. Denman

tagged: multigenerational, death & dying, emotions & feelings
Description

Sam's grandfather vanished from his life the day Sam's father was buried. Now, ten years later, Grandpa Max wants to make amends. He sends letters that lead Sam on a scavenger hunt. Sam follows his grandfather's bizarre instructions though he's still not ready to forgive. To alleviate his anger at his grandfather, Sam turns to his favorite stress release: climbing onto roofs and leaving his tag, a spray painted symbol for Aquarius. When he gets caught by an elderly couple, Sam learns a valuable lesson about forgiveness. He's ready to forgive his grandfather, but is he too late?

About the Author

K.L. Denman has written many novels for youth, including the Orca Currents titles Destination Human and Agent Angus. Many of K.L.’s titles have been listed as Best Books of the Year, and Me, Myself and Ike was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary award. She lives in Delta, British Columbia.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • Short-listed, Chocolate Lily nominee
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books
  • Commended, OLA Best Bets
Editorial Reviews

"It's no small feat to engage and hold the interest of reluctant readers. With Rebel's Tag, Denman does the job."

— Quill & Quire

"The book addresses weighty concepts succinctly, comprehensibly, and without pretense, and those looking for a hi-lo story with more depth will find it here."

— VOYA

"A wonderful novel that will draw reluctant readers in from the get-go and hold them captive until the bittersweet end. Denman's writing is clean and the voice brilliant. Highly Recommended."

— CM Magazine

"Written for reluctant readers, this text tackles such heavy topics as forgiveness and death while using accessible, age-appropriate vocabulary."

— The Horn Book Guide

"This book has a story that keeps the reader interested, with short chapters and easy-to-read vocabulary."

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