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Bigfoot Crossing

by Gail Anderson-Dargatz

Part of the Orca Currents series

Subject
Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Age
9-12 years
Format
Trade Paperback
Pages
128
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers USA
Size
12.9 cm × 18.0 cm
ISBN
9781459834767

Jay doesn't believe in Bigfoot.

His dad loves hunting for Bigfoot, but searching for a mythical creature in the dark isn't Jay's idea of fun. Especially because he always gets stuck looking out for his little sister while his dad plays with the cool gear, like night-vision goggles. But while out on a camping trip, a large creature starts hunting them, and then Jay’s father goes missing. Jay is forced to start tracking the creature himself while still keeping his sister safe. It turns out that not only is Bigfoot real but it isn't the only threat in the woods. There’s a different kind of monster out here, one who is armed with a gun. Jay must act fast to save his father before it’s too late. And he needs Bigfoot’s help to do it.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade 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

Gail Anderson-DargatzAuthor

Gail Anderson-Dargatz is the award-winning author of over a twenty books, including The Cure for Death by Lightning and A Recipe for Bees, which were finalists for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. She has also written a number of short novels for striving readers, including the Orca Anchor title My Life Off-Key, Orca Currents titles Bigfoot Crossing and Iggy’s World, both JLG Gold Standard Selections and The Ride Home, which was shortlisted for a BC and Yukon Book Prize. Gail taught for nearly a decade in the CW MFA program at UBC and now works as an editor and mentor. She lives in the Shuswap region of British Columbia.

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What reviewers said

“A fun, spooky, middle-grade read
[that’s] dialogue-heavy, which keeps the pace up and makes for a can’t-put-it-down read.”
“A novel that asks each of us to question our own belief system and to ponder if seeing is truly believing. Highly Recommended.”
“Pulse-pounding
A terrific addition to the high/low canon for readers seeking a thrill.”
“[Many] twists and turns
This reader couldn’t finish it fast enough.”
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