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Description
Cameron has been in trouble with the law more than once for breaking and entering.
After Cameron's latest conviction, he's sent to an outdoor program for young offenders rather than a standard juvenile detention facility. There he meets Brianna, a girl who has been caught selling drugs at her school. They bond quickly, and she convinces Cameron to steal two sea kayaks and head off with her into the wilderness of bays and coves of Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. It's a fearless but ill-timed escape as a hurricane is about to pound the coast. They must use all their courage and newfound survival skills if they are going to make it back to shore alive. And Cameron suspects that Brianna may not be telling him the truth about her real plans.
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!
Contributor Notes
Lesley Choyce spends time on the waters of the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia when not writing for teens and running his own publishing company. His latest books for Orca include Reckless and Reaction.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 12 to 18
- Grade:
- 8 to 12
- Reading age:
- 12 to 18
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
Editorial Reviews
"Fast-paced and well-written...Will appeal to many young and reluctant readers."
— TriState Young Adult Book Review
"Students who are less independent or struggling readers will appreciate the language and length of this text...Recommended for school and public libraries who want to add a survival story to their hi-lo collection."
— Resource Links
"Choyce's writing style is clear and concise...The hi-low format—with its emphasis on plot, action, short chapters, and large font—assures that teens reading below grade level can easily follow the story's fast pace."
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"A good adventure story. The writing is clear, and he doesn't drag out the adventure sections with too much description of actions and details."
— Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group (SOYAMRG)
