Chill
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2006
- Category
- Bullying, Art, General
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 12 to 18
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551435077
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $9.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781551436708
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $16.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554695935
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $7.99
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Where to buy it
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
Awards
- Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
- Commended, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
Excerpt: Chill (by (author) Colin Frizzell)
Chill's foot dragged behind him like a murder victim being taken to a shallow grave by a killer too weak to do the job—but he still stood straighter than any other kid in school.
Editorial Reviews
"This is a perfect title for struggling readers and will appeal to a variety of teen readers."
NMRLS Youth Services Book Review
"Perfect for struggling and reluctant readers."
School Library Journal
"Frizzell mixes the right ingredients to please middle school boys."
TeensReadToo.com
"Frizzell reaches deep into the psyche of high school students...[and] respectfully emulates the voice of a teen."
CM Magazine
"A good read for all teens, especially for the less popular and the artistically inclined...one of the better Orca Soundings."
KLIATT
"The author has succeeded in capturing what teens think and feel. Highly recommended."
Canadian Book Review Annual
