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category: Young Adult Fiction
published: Jan 2021
ISBN:9781459827288
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Tornado

by Sharon Jennings

tagged: thrillers & suspense, drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, death & dying
Description

Cam must battle extreme weather conditions to find his brother, as his already fragile family is being torn apart by secrets.

When a distant storm knocks out the power at his high school, Cam and his friends head out for burgers. On their way back to pick up Cam's little brother, Peter, at the bus stop, they are caught up in the middle of a deadly tornado. Cam manages to survive and makes his way home only to discover that his house has been destroyed and his parents are locked in an argument that ends in a startling revelation. And Peter is still missing.

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! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About the Author

Sharon Jennings is the award-winning author of over 70 books for young people, including The Bye-Bye Pie, winner of the Blue Spruce Award (Durham), and Home Free, which was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award and theTD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. Sharon teaches writing, works as a freelance editor and manuscript reviewer, and gives workshops and speeches across the country. She is also the president of CANSCAIP. She lives in Toronto.

Contributor Notes

Sharon Jennings is the award-winning author of over seventy books for young people, including The Bye-Bye PieHome Free, which was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award and the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. Sharon teaches writing, works as a freelance editor and manuscript reviewer, and gives workshops and speeches across the country. She is also the president of CANSCAIP. She lives in Toronto.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
12 to 18
Grade:
8 to 12
Reading age:
12 to 18
Awards
  • Commended, BC Books for BC Schools
Editorial Reviews

“The book reads like a snapshot in time, but the author does well in building suspense and engagement with the reader. Recommended.”

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Full of action and brief enough to entice even the most unwilling readers.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“Whether for hooking reluctant readers or offering a quick, gripping tale for independent reading, this entry in the high-interest “Orca Soundings” series is a thrilling romp.”

— School Library Journal (SLJ)

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