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.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
Description
Jim, Mickey and Lisa belong to a secret club called the Sewer Rats. Every Saturday the Sewer Rats reign supreme in paintball wars held in the city's storm drain system. The new kid, Carter, wants to join, but Lisa doesn't want him in the club. When Carter is hurt in his first paintball war, Jim and Mickey suspect that Lisa planned the accident. They try to confront her, but she runs into the tunnels just as a rainstorm begins. Jim and Mickey have to get Lisa out before the tunnels fill with water.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Awards
- Long-listed, YALSA Quick Picks
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
- Commended, CCBC Our Choice
- Commended, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
- Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
- Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Editorial Reviews
"Entertaining and educational...sure to captivate reluctant readers...Highly Recommended"
— CM Magazine
"Excellent."
— Resource Links
"A good choice for reluctant readers in grades 7–10."
— Washington State Revew Group
"Brouwer has created a story with sufficient character and plot development to hold the interest of reluctant male readers. Recommended."
— Canadian Book Review Annual
"An easy booktalk to reluctant readers."
— VOYA
