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Rodman, Sean
4 Reviews
(3)
YA
Orca Soundings series.
Brothers Will and Big O drive on board the ferry hoping to leave their life of foster homes and crime behind. But before they even leave the car deck, they find a kidnapped girl and her deadly assailant. All the necessary elements for a successful hi-lo book are here, and reluctant readers will keep turning the pages.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(4)
YA
Orca Soundings series.
A boy who can't quite shake the memory (or guilt) of seeing his little brother drown lands himself in a dangerous situation after he takes a job at a sketchy wilderness resort. A great amount of exposition and a two-dimensional villain weaken this otherwise intriguing hi-lo novel appropriate mostly for reluctant readers specifically looking for ghost stories.
Reviewer: April Spisak
(3)
YA
Orca Soundings series.
Sam says he'll do anything to be a champion cyclist, but his actions and attitude belie his words. He gets one last chance when a former Olympic racer agrees to coach him and gives him a job as a courier. The fast-paced, action-packed plot and tight, concise writing will likely lure--and keep the attention of--the reluctant readers this series targets.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
(3)
YA
Orca Soundings series.
Bex is an "urban explorer." He gets into abandoned buildings and places, takes pictures, and gets out. When new-to-school Kieran convinces Bex to push his personal limits and moral boundaries with the promise of money, adrenaline-inducing events occur. Tight, concise writing, along with a fast-moving plot, makes this a good choice for struggling and reluctant readers.
Reviewer: Kari Allen
4 reviews
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