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
Key Selling Points
- The author has written many books in the Orca Soundings line, including Overdrive and Tagged.
- Eric Walters founded the I Read Canadian Day movement, and the day is now celebrated annually on February 17th.
- Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
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, CCBC Our Choice
- Commended, Tayshas List
- Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
- Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Editorial Reviews
"Pacing, characters, appeal and understated humor...create an entertaining and intriguing read."
— KLIATT
"This is a book with many themes and would make an excellent starting point for discussion about political activism."
— Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Books
"Ian is an intelligent witty narrator, and this fast-paced, large-print novel explores the seamy sides of the fast-food industry and legal profession while revealing the business tactics of each as being remarkably similar."
— ALAN Review
"Engaging and fast-moving, this is another noteworthy and well-written story."
— Washington State Revew Group
"Well-written and thoughtful…will be popular with reluctant readers."
— School Library Journal
"Excellent."
— Resource Links
"A great way to show kids that one person can make a difference."
— ReaderReviews.com
