Young Adult Fiction Law & Crime
Impact
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2009
- Category
- Law & Crime, Death & Dying, General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 12 to 18
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551439952
- Publish Date
- Apr 2009
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554696437
- Publish Date
- Apr 2009
- List Price
- $12.99
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Description
Jordan's brother was killed two years ago in what appeared to be a random act.
Now, as the family reads their impact statements in court before the suspect is sentenced, a different story emerges. Maybe this was not a random act. Maybe Jordan knows more than he is saying. What was the impact of that violent act? And who set the wheels in motion?
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!
About the author
James C. Dekker is a first-time author and a fresh new voice in teen fiction. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, and, as far as he knows, is not known to police.
Awards
- Commended, TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee Book of Note
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
- Short-listed, Forest of Reading Golden Oak Award
Excerpt: Impact (by (author) James C. Dekker)
"Mark was my firstborn son," my father says, reading the words he has written. "He was a good boy and a hard worker. His mother and I were so proud of him"
But that didn't stop someone from killing him.
Editorial Reviews
"Students, particularly boys, who are struggling to read, may be intrigued by this story of revengeful stalking, murder and betrayal."
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