About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
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Description
Evie was pregnant and forced to give up the baby.
But Evie can't just leave the child with strangers, especially when she thinks the baby is being neglected. With her boyfriend waiting in the truck, Evie snatches the baby and convinces him to drive her to Montreal where she plans to start a new life with her child. But when the baby won't eat and she and Justin argue, she ends up alone in a small town. As the baby becomes sicker, Evie must decide whether to admit her mistake and turn herself in, or to keep running.
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! Also available in Spanish as De nadie más.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 12 to 18
- Grade:
- 8 to 12
- Reading age:
- 12 to 18
Awards
- Commended, Texas Library Association (TLA) TAYSHAS List
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
- Commended, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
- Short-listed, Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature
Editorial Reviews
"This Orca Soundings title with its fast-pace, high interest content, and low reading level is a perfect choice for a struggling female reader."
— Youth Services Book Review
"The novel's fast pace will keep reluctant readers turning the pages to the end."
— School Library Journal (SLJ)
"This is a compelling, insightful addition to the Orca Soundings series. Recommended."
— Canadian Book Review Annual
"This high-interest Orca Soundings book will be sure to stimulate good discussions about responsibility, good and harmful decisions and hard consequences."
— Puget Sound Council for Review of Children's Media
"Lots of authentic dialogue and engrossing subject matter."
— VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) Magazine
