Young Adult Fiction Class Differences
Terminate
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2017
- Category
- Class Differences, Homelessness & Poverty, Thrillers & Suspense
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 12 to 18
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459814622
- Publish Date
- Apr 2017
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459814646
- Publish Date
- Apr 2017
- List Price
- $7.99
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Description
Josie's friend Amanda is missing.
But because she's a runaway with a history of drug use and other risky behavior, no one seems to care. Clem, the owner of the community kitchen in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside where Josie works in exchange for food, advises her to just leave well enough alone. Then a young man whose friend is also missing asks her for help. Josie learns that she, along with the other teens who helped her bring down the cop responsible for the death of her entire family, is becoming known on the street as a person who makes sure justice is done. When the battered bodies of homeless teens start filling the city's morgue, Josie and Team Retribution suspect a connection to their missing friends and begin investigating. They discover an underground fight club where at-risk youth are being forced to fight and even kill each other for sport. Josie is captured and may have to enter the ring herself to save her 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.
The RETRIBUTION series: "These interconnected narratives are page-turning reads, offering adventure, intrigue, and satisfying retribution. Jace, Josie, and Raven are fiercely independent, clever, and intelligent protagonists; each has a rich backstory and an engaging narrative voice that hooks readers from the beginning. Will appeal to a wide range of readers, including reluctant readers who need a quick hook." - VOYA
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Editorial Reviews
"This novel is a fast-paced ride, with clever dialogue and intriguing skills shown by the retribution team...memorable scenes with stay with the reader."
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"Terminate is another fast-paced, high energy, and engaging novel in the 'Retribution' series. Readers will be immediately engaged by the intriguing mystery posed in the first chapter, and their interest will only continue to increase as they follow Josie through her dark and gritty search for Amanda."
CM Magazine