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edition:Paperback
also available: eBook
category: Non-classifiable
published: Nov 2020
ISBN:9781459828230
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Death Drop

by Melanie Jackson

tagged: mysteries & detective stories, art & architecture, non-classifiable
Description

On his way to baseball practice, Zeke lines up for Vancouver's newest thrill ride: Death Drop, an elevator that falls faster than gravity.

The theme of the ride is based on the story of Persephone, who tumbled into the underworld. Zeke tumbles into a frightening situation himself after he discovers a little girl who is lost. He takes her to the Death Drop manager's office. But later, when he tries to find out what happened with her, the ride's staff say they never saw her! To find the missing girl, Zeke must navigate a devilish plot that includes Dante Gabriel Rossetti's famous painting Proserpine, a fiery drop into flames, and an angry coach.

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

Melanie Jackson

A 2018 CCBC-TD Book Week author, Melanie Jackson has written several books for young readers in the Orca Currents series, including Tick Tock Terror, Medusa's Scream and Death Drop. Every spring Melanie teaches a mystery unit at a Vancouver secondary school. When not devising diabolical mysteries, she works for corporate clients as a contract writer/editor. Melanie lives in Vancouver.
Contributor Notes

Melanie Jackson has written several books for young readers in the Orca Currents line, including Tick Tock Terror, Medusa’s Scream and Eye Sore. Melanie lives in Vancouver.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Editorial Review

"Death Drop reads a lot like a good buddy movie with a teen audience in mind—an enjoyable read. Recommended."

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
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