Young Adult Fiction Thrillers & Suspense
Tornado
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2021
- Category
- Thrillers & Suspense, Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse, Death & Dying
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 12 to 18
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459827288
- Publish Date
- Jan 2021
- List Price
- $13.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459827264
- Publish Date
- Jan 2021
- List Price
- $10.95
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Description
Cam must battle extreme weather conditions to find his brother, as his already fragile family is being torn apart by secrets.
When a distant storm knocks out the power at his high school, Cam and his friends head out for burgers. On their way back to pick up Cam's little brother, Peter, at the bus stop, they are caught up in the middle of a deadly tornado. Cam manages to survive and makes his way home only to discover that his house has been destroyed and his parents are locked in an argument that ends in a startling revelation. And Peter is still missing.
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
Sharon Jennings has been published for 27 years. She is the author of over 70 books for young people – board books, picture books, reluctant reads, novels – many of which have been nominated for numerous awards and even won a few! Her middle grade novel Home Free was nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Award, The Silver Birch Award, and the TD Award. Her latest books are Connecting Dots, a completely true work of fiction about a girl’s terrible, horrible life, and The Warning, a completely true collection of stories about the supernatural. Sharon is very involved with her community, serving as a Board Member of The Canadian Children’s Book Centre, and is a three term President of The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP).
Awards
- Commended, BC Books for BC Schools
Editorial Reviews
“The book reads like a snapshot in time, but the author does well in building suspense and engagement with the reader. Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Full of action and brief enough to entice even the most unwilling readers.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Whether for hooking reluctant readers or offering a quick, gripping tale for independent reading, this entry in the high-interest “Orca Soundings” series is a thrilling romp.”
School Library Journal (SLJ)
