Young Adult Fiction Supernatural
Grave Message
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2022
- Category
- Supernatural, Death & Dying, Law & Crime
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 12 to 18
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459828667
- Publish Date
- Feb 2022
- List Price
- $8.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459828643
- Publish Date
- Feb 2022
- List Price
- $10.95
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Where to buy it
Description
Jaylin is studying for a stressful English exam when she receives a message from her best friend, Fatima.
The thing is, Fatima died a year ago in a terrible traffic accident. At first, Jaylin thinks someone is playing a horrible prank, but as the texts become more detailed, containing secrets that just the two of them shared, Jaylin realizes she’s either going mad or Fatima is actually reaching out to her from beyond the grave. Then Fatima shares one last secret and asks Jaylin to set the record straight around the circumstances of her death. Jaylin is torn. Is she strong enough to relive losing her best friend all over again?
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, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Contributor Notes
Mary Jennifer Payne is a graduate of the Humber School of Creative Writing and the author of a number of works for young people, including the Orca Soundings title Enough. She works as a special education teacher and lives in Toronto.
Editorial Reviews
“Payne has packed strong characters and a captivating story into 66 pages, with themes of friendship, death, and loyalties, with a mention of dyslexia.”
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“Gives readers an edge-of-the-seat experience…A terrific story, blending the theme of grief and bereavement with the excitement of the supernatural and murder mystery genres. Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Payne effectively uses simple vocabulary and short chapters to tell a story that is full of suspense and intrigue and made even more accessible through the book’s physical design.”
Kirkus Reviews
