Young Adult Fiction Prejudice & Racism
Middle Row
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2008
- Category
- Prejudice & Racism, Aboriginal & Indigenous, Mysteries & Detective Stories
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 12 to 18
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781551439013
- Publish Date
- Apr 2008
- List Price
- $16.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551438993
- Publish Date
- Apr 2008
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554696727
- Publish Date
- Mar 2008
- List Price
- $7.99
Classroom Resources
Where to buy it
Description
Things have changed since Raedawn and Vince started going out and the racial boundaries in town have slipped a bit.
But when Dune, who never took sides, disappears, Raedawn is determined to find out where he has gone—or what happened to him. Fighting against ignorance and hate, they track Dune down and find he is in more trouble than they thought and that nothing is black and white.
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
Awards
- Commended, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
- Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
Excerpt: Middle Row (by (author) Sylvia Olsen)
The seating on the bus is different this year. That's because Raedawn and I and Sherry and Steve crossed the line.
Editorial Reviews
"The cover will attract students as it has a large marijuana leaf in a shadow image - hint of what the mystery is about."
Resource Links
"Without sacrificing story line or writing down to her intended audience, Olsen manages to tell a story applicable for older teens with low reading levels."
CM Magazine
