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Tornado
Part of the Orca Soundings series
- Subject
- Thrillers & Suspense - General
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Size
- 12.4 cm Ć 18.5 cm
- ISBN
- 9781459827264
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 donāt like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
About the author
Sharon JenningsAuthor
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 Generalās Literary Award and theTD Canadian Childrenās 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.
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What reviewers said
āFull of action and brief enough to entice even the most unwilling readers.ā
āWhether for hooking reluctant readers or offering a quick, gripping tale for independent reading, this entry in the high-interest āOrca Soundingsā series is a thrilling romp.ā
āThe book reads like a snapshot in time, but the author does well in building suspense and engagement with the reader. Recommended.ā
āSharon Jennings captures her audienceās attention from the first page in this high-interest novel that is accessible for older students of all reading abilities. The novel lends itself well to discussions about energy and physics in the Science curriculum.ā
