Nine Doors
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Nov 2020
- Category
- NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Peer Pressure, Humorous Stories
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 4 to 7
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781554690749
- Publish Date
- Apr 2009
- List Price
- $16.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554696772
- Publish Date
- Apr 2009
- List Price
- $8.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459827424
- Publish Date
- Nov 2020
- List Price
- $10.95
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Description
When Richard suggests a game of "Nicky Nicky Nine Doors," Emery can't come up with a good excuse not to play.
Emery's neighbor, Richard, is the kind of kid who gets under your skin. Using chocolate bars as "stunt poo," the boys start playing the classic prank of the burning bag on the doorstep, but this game has a modern twist. They record their neighbors' reactions. The naked guy and the man in the apron are highly entertaining, but Emery starts to get cold feet when another neighbor is reduced to tears. Emery wants out, but he's not sure how to stop the game without losing face. Soon the game gets serious, and Emery has a lot more to worry about than his reputation.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade 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
VICKI GRANT left her career in advertising and television to write her first novel, The Puppet Wrangler, in 2004. She has written many books for young readers, including Not Suitable For Family Viewing, winner of the Red Maple Award, Quid Pro Quo, winner of the Author Ellis Award for Best Juvenile Crime Fiction, Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret, Pig Boy and B Negative. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Web: vickigrant.com
Twitter: @VickiGrantYA
Instagram: @vicki_grantya
Excerpt: Nine Doors (by (author) Vicki Grant)
Despite what my math teacher might think, I'm not stupid.
I'm not mean either. At least I try not to be.
So that's not how I got into this mess.
I got into it because I was bored.
I know that's a dumb excuse, but I bet I'm not the first person to use it. My guess is boredom's the reason lots of people get into trouble. It can drive you nuts. It can make you do stuff you'd never do in a million years.
For me, that meant hanging out with Richard.
That sounds cruel, but what can I say? If you knew the guy, you'd probably feel the same way.
Editorial Reviews
"Readers will identify with Emery as he struggles to do the right thing. This is good book for reluctant readers."
Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group (SOYAMRG)
"Realistic action and dialogue, along with a fast-paced plot, will keep reluctant readers turning pages...A solid hi/lo choice."
School Library Journal (SLJ)
"Boasts a plot that's simple yet gripping, pacing that's tight and rapid-fire, and true-to-life characters that will resonate with readers both young and old...Truly a fantastic all-round read that is a sure bet for grabbing the interest of reluctant readers."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
