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Middle-School Fiction for Reluctant Readers

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Short, high-interest fiction & nonfiction for adults and teens• Reading levels from grade 2.0–6.0• 128–144 pages each

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And Everything NiceKim Mortisugu9781554698387RL 4.6Themes: truth, lies, honesty and integrity

The Barrio KingsWilliam Kowalski97815854692446RL 2.1Themes: gangs, loyalty, friendship

Love You to DeathGail Bowen9781554692620RL 4.2Themes: mystery, suspense

The Middle GroundZoe Whittall9781554692880RL 4.2Themes: relationships, trust

The Second WifeBrenda Chapman9781554698325RL 3.3Themes: mystery, murder, fraud

The Spider BitesMedora Sale9781554692828RL 2.0Themes: mystery, suspense

The Way It WorksWilliam Kowalski9781554693672RL 2.6Themes: racism, beating the odds, determination

The Fall GuyBarbara Fradkin9781554698356RL 4.0Themes: mystery, murder, family issues

One Fine Day You’re Gonna DieGail Bowen9781554693375RL 4.2Themes: mystery, suspense

That Dog Won’t HuntLou Allin9781554693399RL 2.8Themes: mystery, suspense, hunting, dogs

Illuminating nonfictionfrom leading experts

Generation UsAndrew Weaver9781554698042Themes: global warming

Ortona Street Fight

Mark Zuehlke,9781554693986Themes: WWII Battle

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Hi-Lo Fiction Grades 8–12

BackNorah McClintock9781551439891 • RL 4.0Themes: justice, vengeance, community

BangNorah McClintock9781551436548 • RL 3.0Themes: crime, suspicion

Battle of the BandsK.L. Denman9781551435404 • RL 2.9Themes: music, inspiration, relationships

Big Guy Robin Stevenson9781551439105 • RL 2.9Themes: acceptance, truth, online relationships

Blue MoonMarilyn Halvorson9781551433202 • RL 3.4Themes: horse training, ambition

BreathlessPam Withers9781551434803 • RL 3.0Themes: body image, eating disorders, scuba diving

Bull RiderMarilyn Halvorson9781551432335 • RL 3.0Themes: death, bull riding, family

Bull’s EyeSarah N. Harvey9781551436791 • RL 4.3Themes: family, forgiveness

CellularEllen Schwartz9781554692965 • RL 2.3Themes: cancer, perseverance, friendship

CharmedCarrie Mac9781551433219 • RL 3.8Themes: prostitution, mixed families

ChillColin Frizzell9781551435077 • RL 3.5Themes: school bullying, disabilities

ComebackVicky Grant9781554693108 • RL 3.2Themes: family relationships, crime, expectations

CrushCarrie Mac9781551435268 • RL 3.4Themes: lesbian relationships, self-confidence, lifestyles

The Darwin ExpeditionDiane Tullson9781551436760 • RL 2.5Themes: survival, adventure

Dead-End JobVicki Grant9781551433783 • RL 3.6Themes: obsession, suspense

Death WindWilliam Bell9781551432151 • RL 3.2Themes: natural disaster, teen pregnancy

DownNorah McClintock9781551437668 • RL 3.6Themes: racism, violence

Exit PointLaura Langston9781551435053 • RL 2.8Themes: responsibility, self-confidence, abuse, faith

ExposurePatricia Murdoch9781551434933 • RL 2.8Themes: bullying, self-esteem, revenge

Fastback BeachShirlee Smith Matheson9781551432670 • RL 2.9Themes: cars, crime

First Time Meg Tilly9781551439440 • RL 3.1Themes: coercion, friendship

GrindEric Walters9781551433172 • RL 2.2Themes: skateboarding, friendship, injury

Hannah’s TouchLaura Langston9781554691494 • RL 3.1Themes: paranormal, faith, death

The Hemingway TraditionKirstin Butcher 9781551432427 • RL 4.2Themes: suicide, writing, ambition

Hit SquadJames Heneghan9781551432694 • RL 3.8Themes: gangs, danger, acceptance

Home InvasionMonique Polak9781551434827 • RL 3.6Themes: family, crime, mystery

House PartyEric Walters9781551437415 • RL 3.1Themes: responsibility, peer pressure

I.D.Vicki Grant9781551436944 • RL 2.8Themes: identity theft

Impact James C. Dekker9781551439952 • RL 3.8Themes: crime, jealousy

In the WoodsRobin Stevenson9781554692002 • RL 3.2Themes: family, siblings, responsibility

JackedCarrie Mac9781554691845 • RL 3.0Themes: crime, survival, loyalty

JuiceEric Walters9781551433516 • RL 2.9Themes: steroid use, competition, football

Kicked OutBeth Goobie9781551432441 • RL 3.0Themes: family, confidence

KnifepointAlex Van Tol9781554693054 • RL 3.8Themes: survival, crime, adventure

Learning to FlyPaul Yee9781551439532 • RL 3.4Themes: immigrants, drugs, friendship

Lockdown Diane Tullson9781551439167 • RL 2.9Themes: school violence, friendship, responsibility

Masked Norah McClintlock9781554693641 • RL 3.2Themes: identity, crime, relationships

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Middle Row Sylvia Olsen9781551438993 • RL 2.4Themes: racism, mystery, First Nations

My Time as Caz HazardTanya Lloyd Kyi9781551433196 • RL 3.2Themes: alienation, suicide, peer pressure

No More PranksMonique Polak9781551433158 • RL 4.0Themes: responsibility, pranks

No ProblemDayle Campbell Gaetz9781551432311 • RL 2.2Themes: addiction, depression

One More StepSheree Fitch9781551432489 • RL 2.5Themes: divorce, family, acceptance

OverdriveEric Walters9781551433189 • RL 2.8Themes: cars, death, accountability

Pain & Wastings Carrie Mac9781551439044 • RL 3.6Themes: relationships, coping, violence

Picture ThisNorah McClintock9781554691388 • RL 3.6Themes: crime, responsibility, photography

PlasticSarah N. Harvey9781554692521 • RL 3.2Themes: protest, plastic surgery, friendship

ReactionLesley Choyce9781554692774 • RL 3.0Themes: teen pregnancy, responsibility, choices

Refuge CoveLesley Choyce9781551432465 • RL 3.2Themes: racism, danger, immigration

ResponsibleDarlene Ryan9781551436852 • RL 3.2Themes: bullying, responsibility

Riley Park Diane Tullson9781554691234 • RL 3.0Themes: violence, friendship, grief

Rock StarAdrian Chamberlain9781554692354 • RL 3.0Themes: music, relationships, friendship

Running the Risk Lesley Choyce9781554690251 • RL 3.2Themes: danger, risk, responsibility

Saving GraceDarlene Ryan9781551435084 • RL 2.4Themes: teen pregnancy, accountability

Scum James C. Dekker9781551439242 • RL 3.0Themes: crime, truth, justice

Sea ChangeDiane Tullson9781554693320 • RL 3.1Themes: survival, crime, adventure

SnitchNorah McClintock 9781551434841 • RL 2.1Themes: anger management, honesty, family

Something GirlBeth Goobie9781551433479 • RL 2.8Themes: trust, abuse, family dynamics

Spiral K.L. Denman9781551439303 • RL 2.5Themes: rehabilitation, drugs, horses

Sticks and StonesBeth Goobie9781551432137 • RL 2.6Themes: labeling, gossip, confidence

Stuffed Eric Walters9781551435008 • RL 3.8Themes: democracy, choice, accountability

Tell Norah McClintock9781551435114 • RL 4.0Themes: honesty, murder

ThunderbowlLesley Choyce9781551432779 • RL 4.0Themes: music, ambitions

Tough TrailsIrene Morck9781551432717 • RL 2.6Themes: pets, friendship

The Trouble with LibertyKristin Butcher9781551432748 • RL 4.2Themes: trust, accusations, loyalty

TruthTanya Lloyd Kyi9781551432656 • RL 3.2Themes: murder, accountability

Wave WarriorLesley Choyce 9781551436470 • RL 3.4Themes: surfing, fear, bravery

Who Owns Kelly Paddik?Beth Goobie9781551432397 • RL 3.1Themes: attempted suicide, foster homes

Yellow LineSylvia Olsen9781551434629 • RL 2.4Themes: racism, First Nations, romance

Zee’s WayKristin Butcher9781551432793 • RL 3.2Themes: art, crime, attitudes

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B NegativeVicki Grant9781554698417 • RL 3.1Themes: responsibility, family

FalloutNikki Tate9781554692729 • RL 3.oThemes: siblings, grief, poetry

InfiltrationSean Rodman9781554699858 • RL 2.5Themes: risk-taking, responsibility, friendship

Last RideLaura Langston9781554694167 • RL 2.4Themes: responsibility, street racing, ghosts

OutbackRobin Stevenson9781554694198 • RL 3.oThemes: survival, responsibility, family

RedlineAlex Van Tol9781554698936 • RL 2.8Themes: friendship, responsibility, risk-taking

ShatteredSarah N. Harvey9781554698455 • RL 3.oThemes: friendship, responsibility, family

ViralAlex Van Tol9781554694112 • RL 2.9Themes: friendship, responsibility, addiction

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A punta de cuchillo(Knifepoint)Alex Van Tol9781554698639RL 3.0

A reventar (Stuffed)Eric Walters9781554698615RL 2.9

A toda velocidad (Overdrive)Eric Walters9781554690558 RL 3.2

Al límite(Grind)Eric Walters9781554693818RL 2.5

El blanco (Bull’s Eye)Sarah N. Harvey9781554693177 RL 3.1

De nadie más (Saving Grace)Darlene Ryan9781551439693 RL 2.9

El qué dirán (Sticks and Stones)Beth Goobie9781551439730 RL 3.6

La guerra de las bandas (Battle of the Bands)K.L. Denman9781551439983 RL 4.5

Identificación (I.D.)Vicki Grant9781554691340 RL 2.0

Ni un día más (Kicked Out)Beth Goobie9781554691371 RL 2.7

Los Pandemónium (Thunderbowl) Lesley Choyce9781554691364 RL 2.9

El plan de Zee (Zee’s Way)Kristin Butcher9781554690572 RL 3.0

In Spanish


Exact translations that complement the English editions• Perfect for Spanish language learners• Interest level ages 12+• Reading levels from grade 2.0–4.5

Respira(Breathless)Pam Withers9781554693825RL 3.1

Revelación (Exposure)Patricia Murdoch9781554690534 RL 2.5

El soplón (Snitch)Norah McClintock9781554693153 RL 2.7

La tormenta (Death Wind)William Bell9781554691357 RL 3.0

Un trabajo sin futuro (Dead-End Job)Vicki Grant9781554690510 RL 2.5

La verdad (Truth)Tanya Lloyd Kyi9781551439778 RL 2.7

A fond la planche! (Grind) Eric Walters9781554693733Themes: skateboarding, friendship, injury

Les Casse-Cous (Daredevil Club) Pam Withers9781554693740Themes: adventure, physical disabilities, friendship

Ed spécial (Special Edward)Eric Walters9781554698578Themes: learning disabilities, school, humor

Frappée par la foudre (Struck)Deb Loughead9781554693801Themes: relationships, competition

L'effet manga (Manga Touch)Jacqueline Pearce9781554693795Themes: manga, Japanese culture, fitting in

Marqué (Marked) Norah McClintock9781554698554Themes: graffiti, employment, mystery

Monteur de taureau(Bull Rider)Marilyn Halvorson9781554698592Themes: death, bull riding, family

La revanche parfaite(Perfect Revenge)K.L. Denman9781554698530Themes: magic, fitting in, humor

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Absolute PressureSigmund Brouwer9781554691302 • RL 3.2Themes: scuba diving, illegal immigrants, sabotage

All-Star PrideSigmund Brouwer9781551436357 • RL 3.8Themes: hockey, Russia, temptation

Blazer DriveSigmund Brouwer9781551437170 • RL 3.8Themes: hockey, suspense, farming

Boarder PatrolErin Thomas9781554692941 • RL 3.2Themes: snowboarding, loyalty, moral choices

Chief HonorSigmund Brouwer9781551439150 • RL 3.1Themes: hockey, steroid use, loyalty

Cobra StrikeSigmund Brouwer9781551437255 • RL 4.0Themes: football, toxic waste

CrossoverJeff Rud9781551439815 • RL 4.0Themes: basketball, stereotypes, peer pressure

Dead in the WaterRobin Stevenson9781551439624 • RL 3.1Themes: sailing, endangered species, teamwork

Fly AwayNora Rock9781554693139 • RL 3.9Themes: competitive cheerleading, leadership, loyalty

Flying FeetJames McCann9781554692903 • RL 3.6Themes: tae kwon do, honor, respect, mixed martial arts

Hitmen TriumphSigmund Brouwer9781551438733 • RL 3.2Themes: hockey, brothers

Hurricane PowerSigmund Brouwer9781551438658 • RL 3.2Themes: running, computer hackers, illegal immigrants

JumperMichele Martin Bossley9781551436203 • RL 3.2Themes: horse show-jumping, mystery

KickerMichele Martin Bossley9781551437064 • RL 3.8Themes: soccer, mystery, sabotage

Maverick ManiaSigmund Brouwer9781554690473 • RL 4.1Themes: soccer, kidnapping, championships

Oil King CourageSigmund Brouwer9781554691975 • RL 4.1Themes: the North, secrets, Inuit culture

ParalyzedJeff Rud9781554690596 • RL 4.0Themes: football, injury, guilt

Razor’s EdgeNikki Tate9781554691678 • RL 3.1Themes: harness racing, gambling, racism, friendship

Rebel GlorySigmund Brouwer9781551436319 • RL 3.0Themes: hockey, sabotage

Scarlet ThunderSigmund Brouwer9781551439112 • RL 4.1Themes: stock-car racing, film-making

Slam DunkKate Jaimet9781554691326 • RL 4.2Themes: basketball, domestic violence, teamwork

SqueezeRachel Dunstan Muller9781554693245 • RL 3.6Themes: caving, brothers, courage

Thunderbird SpiritSigmund Brouwer9781554690459 • RL 4.0Themes: hockey, racism, violence

Tiger ThreatSigmund Brouwer9781551436395 • RL 2.4Themes: hockey, fear, crime

Titan ClashSigmund Brouwer9781551437217 • RL 3.8Themes: basketball, family, fraud

Two Foot PunchAnita Daher9781551438764 • RL 4.0Themes: free-running, gangs, loyalty

VenomNikki Tate9781554690718 • RL 3.4Themes: horse racing, doping, family issues

Winter Hawk StarSigmund Brouwer9781551438696 • RL 3.8Themes: hockey, competition, ADD

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Mystery stories with sports themes for ages 10+• Reading levels from grade 2.0–4.5• 144–192 pages each• Accelerated Reader selections• Lexile levels available• Free individual teachers’ guides online

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The DropJeff Ross9781544693924RL 2.8Themes: snowboarding, friendship, loyalty, courage

Gravity CheckAlex Van Tol9781554693498RL 3.0Themes: mountain biking, brothers, drugs, danger

PowerslideJeff Ross9781554699148RL 3.0Themes: skateboarding, determination, danger, competition

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121 ExpressMonique Polak9781551439761 • RL 3.9Themes: school, bullying, racism, humor

Bear MarketMichelle Martin Bossley9781554692200 • RL 3.8Themes: wildlife conservation, mystery, activism

The Big DipMelanie Jackson9781554691784 • RL 3.9Themes: mystery, amusement parks

Bio-pirateMichele Martin Bossley9781551438931 • RL 4.0Themes: bio-piracy, science, mystery

BlobFrieda Wishinsky9781554691814 • RL 2.9Themes: self-image, obesity, mentoring

BrandedEric Walters9781554692675 • RL 4.1Themes: social justice, activism, clothing manufacture

Camp WildPam Withers9781551433615 • RL 3.8Themes: adventure, responsibility

Chat RoomKristin Butcher9781551434858 • RL 4.0Themes: confidence, honesty

CheatKristin Butcher9781554692743 • RL 2.8Themes: school issues, studying, ethics

CrackedMichele Martin Bossley9781551437002 • RL 3.4Themes: winter sports, mystery

CrossbowDayle Campbell Gaetz9781551438412 • RL 3.6Themes: wilderness survival, loneliness, environment

Daredevil ClubPam Withers9781551436142 • RL 3.9Themes: adventure, physical disabilities, friendship

Dog WalkerKaren Spafford-Fitz9781551435220 • RL 2.6Themes: humor, entrepreneurship, dogs

ExploreChristy Goerzen9781554691197 • RL 3.5Themes: outdoor activities, personal growth

Fast SlideMelanie Jackson9781554693429 • RL 3.8Themes: mystery, water parks, friendship

Finding Elmo Monique Polak9781551436869 • RL 3.9Themes: family, pet care, responsibility

Flower Power Ann Walsh9781551433868 • RL 3.5Themes: family, activism

Fraud SquadMichele Martin Bossley9781554691145 • RL 4.1Themes: paleontology, mystery

Horse PowerAnn Walsh9781551438818 • RL 3.5Themes: activism, community, humor

HypnotizedDon Trembath9781551437057 • RL 3.1Themes: humor, hypnotism, siblings

In a FlashEric Walters9781554690343 • RL 3.1Themes: flash mobs, political activism

Junkyard DogMonique Polak9781554691555 • RL 3.1Themes: dogs, animal rights, responsibility

Laggan Lard ButtsEric Walters9781551435183 • RL 3.5Themes: humor, basketball, democracy

Manga TouchJacqueline Pearce9781551437460 • RL 4.5Themes: manga, Japanese culture, fitting in

MarkedNorah McClintock9781551439921 • RL 3.3Themes: graffiti, employment, mystery

Mirror ImageK.L. Denman9781551436654 • RL 2.3Themes: self-image, friendship, art

Nine DoorsVicki Grant9781554690732 • RL 3.2Themes: humor, pranks, consequences

Perfect RevengeK.L. Denman9781554691029 • RL 2.5Themes: magic, fitting in, humor

PigboyVicki Grant9781551436432 • RL 2.0Themes: suspense, humor, farming

Queen of the Toilet BowlFrieda Wishinsky9781551433646 • RL 3.6Themes: bullying, immigrants

Rebel’s TagK.L. Denman9781551437408 • RL 2.2Themes: grieving, forgiveness, rebellion

RecklessLesley Choyce9781554692231 • RL 2.9Themes: dirt bikes, wilderness, Vietnam War

See No EvilDiane Young9781551436197 • RL 2.2Themes: gang violence, honesty

Sewer RatsSigmund Brouwer9781551434889 • RL 2.7Themes: friendship, adventure, paintball

The ShadeK.L. Denman9781551439310 • RL 2.5Themes: ghost stories, siblings, relationships

Skate FreakLesley Choyce9781554690428 • RL 2.9Themes: skateboarding, self-confidence

SlickSara Cassidy9781554693528 • RL 3.5Themes: activism, oil industry, human rights

The Snowball EffectDeb Loughead9781554693702 • RL 4.2Themes: honesty, pranks, snow recreation

Special EdwardEric Walters9781554690923 • RL 3.2Themes: learning disabilities, school, humor

Splat!Eric Walters9781551439860 • RL 4.4Themes: community, responsibility, humor

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Short, high-interest novels for ages 10–14• Reading levels from grade 2.0–4.5• 112–136 pages each• Accelerated Reader selections• Lexile levels available• Free individual teachers’ guides online

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BenchedCristy Watson9781554694082 • RL 3.8Themes: gangs, theft, restorative justice

Beyond RepairLois Peterson9781554698165 • RL 2.9Themes: grieving, family, stalkers

Farmed OutChristy Goerzen9781554699100 • RL 4.0Themes: art, organic farming, humor

Living RoughCristy Watson9781554694341 • RL 2.6Themes: homelessness, friendship, responsibility

Power ChordTed Staunton9781554699032 • RL 2.5Themes: music, plagiarism, teamwork

Storm TideKari Jones9781554698073 • RL 3.4Themes: mystery, adventure, lighthouses

Stuff We All GetK.L. Denman9781554698202 • RL 2.9Themes: music, synesthesia, celebrity culture

WindfallSara Cassidy9781554698493 • RL 4.5Themes: homelessness, grief, guerilla gardening

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Spoiled RottenDayle Campbell Gaetz9781551434742 • RL 2.8Themes: step-siblings, bravery

StruckDeb Loughead9781554692118 • RL 3.8Themes: relationships, competition

Sudden ImpactLesley Choyce9781551434766 • RL 3.3Themes: illness, loyalty, organ transplants

SwipedMichele Martin Bossley9781551436463 • RL 3.0Themes: mystery, literacy

Watch MeNorah McClintock9781554690398 • RL 3.0Themes: learning disabilities, ethics, friendship

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Book of TreesLeanne Lieberman9781554692651$12.95 pbThemes: Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Judaism, Zionism, activism

Death BenefitsSarah N. Harvey9781554692262$12.95 pbThemes: family relationships, humor

Gool The SALT Trilogy, Vol 2Maurice Gee9781554692149$18.00 hcThemes: quest, dystopian fantasy, adventure

The Limping Man The SALT Trilogy, Vol 3Maurice Gee9781554692163$18.00 hcThemes: quest, dystopian fantasy, adventure

MiraclevilleMonique Polak9781554693306$12.95 pbThemes: faith, sisters, paternity, disability

SaltThe SALT Trilogy, Vol 1Maurice Gee$18.00 hc9781554692095Themes: dystopia, fantasy, romance

She Said/She Saw Norah McClintock9781554693351$12.95 pbThemes: friendship, responsibility, perception

What Is RealKaren Rivers9781554693566$12.95 pbThemes: family life, alienation, drugs

Written in BloodJohn Wilson9781554692705$12.95 pbThemes: coming-of-age, search for identity, family

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Exciting, contemporary stories• At-level resources aimed at ages 12+• Themes with teen appeal

Reaching Reluctant Readers

“Quality teen fiction, relevant to our students’ lives, can and should be our point of entry with reluctant struggling readers. Teen fiction of this caliber is available, and it is time to provide new options for reading that let our students experience how great it feels to finish a book and how much fun it can be to escape reality by getting involved in a great story.”

—Carolyn Salonen Program Curriculum Consultant,

Waterloo Regional District School Board

Hi-Lo Books for the Reluctant Reader

Effective Hi-Lo fiction for reluctant readers features strong realistic protagonists that the reader cares about. Exciting plots and interesting themes are also key elements. The subject matter is relevant and sometime controversial, which enables the reader to become emotionally attached and invested. The dialogue is authentic, lively and varied. Vocabulary and sentence structure is accessible without being patronizing through oversimplification.

What is a Reluctant Reader?

What are Hi-Lo books?

Reluctant readers are those who, for whatever reason, do not like to read.

Hi-Lo books from Orca Book Publishers are short, high-interest novels, written at a lower reading level but with age-appropriate plots, characters and storylines. These books feature linear storylines,

limited vocabulary and contemporary topics.

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Recent studies suggest that

nearly 50 percent of North Americans

struggle with literacy to some extent.*

* According to Statistics Canada’s International Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey (2003) and the U.S. Department of Education’s National Adult Literacy Survey (2002)

Engaging Students:

Effective reading instruction focuses on a student’s personal interests and includes diverse reading material. Readers can be alienated if the material they are provided with has no connection to their world. Reluctant readers need material that extends their thinking and allows them to make meaningful connections with literature.

Independant Reading:

Providing classroom time to read is an effective way to develop literacy skills. Students have diverse interests and need to be able to self-select appropriate material and to learn to read at their own pace. Independent reading can also teach them that reading can be enjoyable— and rewarding.

At-level Material:

For reluctant and struggling readers, material must not only be meaningful and engaging, but must be at an appropriate reading level. Students who struggle with comprehension and vocabu-lary will have difficulty connecting to the text.

Providing novels that reluctant readers have the skills to read to completion allows them to enjoy success in reading. This success instills con-fidence, encourages further reading, and can be a catalyst for improved student behavior.

If we can get reluctant readers to enjoy books, we have the opportunity to teach the skills they require to improve their comprehension. Quality fiction that supports students at their reading level provides the best opportunity to motivate students to read.

Making the case for highquality reluctant reader fiction.

Literacy starts in the classroom.

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With reading levels between grade 2.0 and grade 4.5, these books present themes that appeal to teen readers while being simple enough in terms of construction and plot development that less-confident readers can succeed in mastering reading.

The Orca Soundings were developed in 2002 in response to requests from teachers and librarians for books that appeal to teen reluctant readers. The goal was to develop a series that fosters an appreciation for reading and motivates students to move on to more challenging books.

With the success of the Orca Soundings, other series were created for reluctant readers in middle school (Orca Currents), for students interested in sports (Orca Sports) and for adults (Rapid Reads).


Engaging, short novels for adults• Reading levels from grade 2.0–6.0• 128–144 pages each

Short, high-interest novels for ages 10–14• Reading levels from grade 2.0–4.5• 112–136 pages each• Accelerated Reader selections• Lexile levels available• Free individual teachers’ guides online

Contemporary, compelling stories for ages 12+• Reading levels from grade 2.0–4.5• 112–144 pages each• Accelerated Reader selections• Lexile levels available• Free individual teachers’ guides online

Mystery stories with sports themes for ages 10+• Reading levels from grade 2.0–4.5• 144–192 pages each• Accelerated Reader selections• Lexile levels available• Free individual teachers’ guides online

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“When I was the YA librarian at Hays Public Library, our first few copies of the Orca Soundings series needed little booktalking. They disappeared off the shelves, grabbed eagerly by teens drawn in by the appealing covers and discreet paperback size. Teens who ordinarily wouldn’t call themselves readers became regular patrons because of their love for Orca Soundings!”

—Erin Downey Howerton, School Liaison, Johnson County Library Overland Park, KS

“I have been sold on the Orca Soundings line ever since I purchased the first titles in 2003. I have been talking it up for several years to both public and school librarians and parents! It is the only series I know that combines a low reading level with a wide variety of topics interesting to teen readers. Teens are able to experience both a reading success and a great read!

—Patricia Foster, Salt Lake Co. Library System, Riverton, UT

See www.reachingreluctantreaders.com for more information on:

Balanced reading programsLiterature circles

Metacognitive strategiesHow to create a readers theater

Using Orca books as part of the Scholastic Read 180 Reading ProgramMaking connections between books and readers

Toll-free: 1-800-210-5277 • Fax: 1-877-408-1551Email: [email protected]

www.orcabook.com

“Orca Soundings are my first choice when shopping for reluctant teen readers. The stories are extremely relevant. When students tell me they hate reading and all the books are boring, I take them to my Orca shelf. Once they try one Orca Soundings title, they want to read them all!”

—Tori Jensen, Media Specialist, John Glenn Middle School, MN

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At-Level Nonfiction Grades 5–8

CollectionJuvenile Nonfiction

In The Company of Whales Alexandra Morton $15.95 pb9781551430584Themes: orcas, marine biology, the environment

Making Change Bilaal Rajan$12.95 pb9781554690015Themes: fundraising, fulfilling your potential

One PeaceJanet Wilson$19.95 hc9781551438924Themes: World peace, anti-war, the “Power of One”

The Salmon BearsIan McAllister & Nicholas Read$18.95 pb9781554692057Themes: Ecology, the environment, natural history, the cycle of life

The Sea WolvesIan McAllister & Nicholas Read$19.95 pb9781554692064Themes: ecology, the environment, natural history

Simon Says GoldSimon Whitfield$14.00 pb9781554691418Themes: autobiography, sport, inspiration/motivation

Siwiti—A Whale’s Story Alexandra Morton$12.95 pb9780920501979Themes: orca whales, environmental concerns

When Elephants FightEric Walters$19.95 hc9781551439006Themes: effects of war on children, children soldiers

Order #15457 titlesRetail: $121.70You Pay: $85.19

• To avoid back orders, you will receive 7 of the 8 titles listed.

Exciting, contemporary stories• At-level nonfiction for ages 8-12• Themes include: the environment, young activists, child soldiers, the Olympics


At-level Fiction Grades 4–8

Middle-School Fiction Collection

Food Fight9781554690671Themes: food/nutrition, genetically modified food, agriculture

Media Meltdown9781554690657Themes: media literacy, adventure, mystery

Power Play9781554690695Themes: government, politics, mystery

Graphic Guide Adventure Collection

Better Than WeirdAnna Kerz9781554693627Themes: friendship, bullying, self-control, family


At-level novels for readers ages 9–12


Graphic novels for ages 8–12Written by Liam O’DonnellIllustrated by Mike Deas

Ramp Rats9781551438801Themes: skateboarding, bullies

Soccer Sabotage9781551438849Themes: soccer, mystery, teamwork

Wild Ride9781551437569Themes: survival, adventure

Liars and FoolsRobin Stevenson9781554692484Themes: grief, psychic phenomena, friendship

MissingBecky Citra9781554693450Themes: death, horses, mystery, friendship, family

Out of the BoxMichelle Mulder9781554693283Themes: Argentine tango music, political oppression, depression, family

Silver RainLois Peterson9781554692804Themes: the Depression, poverty, dance marathons



New Titles PackOrder #15348 paperbacks$7.95 eachRetail: $63.60 • You Pay: $44.52

Addy's RaceDebby Waldman9781554699247Themes: hearing loss, assertiveness, running

Chance and the ButterflyMaggie de Vries9781554698653Themes: foster care, butterflies, family

Colette and the Silver SamovarNancy Belgue9781554693214Themes: multicultural families, tolerence, superstition

Cursed!Maureen Bush9781554692866Themes: fear, family, superstition

I Owe You OneNatalie Hyde9781554694143Themes: friendship, old age, responsibility

The Last LoonRebecca Upjohn9781554692927Themes: multicultural families, tolerence, superstition

Somebody's GirlMaggie de Vries9781554693832Themes: adoption, foster care, new baby

Trouble in the TreesYolanda Ridge9781554693856 Themes: tree climbing, activism, courage

Addison Addley and the Things That Aren’t ThereMelody DeFields McMillan9781551439495Themes: creative problem-solving, math

Addison Addley and the Trick of the EyeMelody DeFields McMillan9781554691890Themes: optical illusions, change, creativity

After PeachesMichelle Mulder9781554691760Themes: migrant workers, friendship, activism, refugees

The Ballad of Knuckles McGrawLois Peterson9781554692033Themes: foster families, cowboys, imagination

Belle of BatocheJaqueline Guest9781551432977Themes: Riel rebellion, family

The Big SnapperKatherine Holubitsky9781551435633Themes: aging and death, storytelling, loss

Casey Little—Yo-Yo QueenNancy Belgue9781551433575Themes: fears, magic, yo-yos, horses

Catching SpringSylvia Olsen9781551432984Themes: contest, family, fishing

A Different GameSylvia Olsen9781554691692Themes: soccer, cancer, friendship, First Nations

Feather BrainMaureen Bush9784551438771Themes: bullying, imagination, dinosaurs

Forward, Shakespeare!Jean Little9781551433394Themes: fear, blindness, bonding

Going PlacesFran Hurcomb9781554690190Themes: hockey, discrimination, mystery

Jake Reynolds: Chicken or Eagle?Sara Leach9781554691456Themes: courage, wolves, friendship, islands

Jo’s JourneyNikki Tate9781551435367Themes: pioneering, Cariboo Gold Rush

Lucky’s MountainDianne Maycock9781551436821Themes: dogs, mining, grief, gossip

Meeting Miss 405Lois Peterson9781554690152Themes: meditation, depression, friendship

Murphy and MousetrapSylvia Olsen9781551433448Themes: racism, soccer, family

On the Trail of the BushmanAnita Daher9781554690138Themes: the Arctic, mystery, friendship, accountability

Peggy’s LettersJacqueline Halsey9781551433639Themes: war, loss, friendship

Poachers in the PingosAnita Daher9781551430114Themes: the Arctic, gyrfalcons, friendship

Racing for DiamondsAnita Daher9781551436753Themes: survival, cooperation, adventure

Secret SignsJacqueline Guest9781551435992Themes: the Depression, hobos, acceptance

Ten Thumb SamRachel Dunstan Muller9781551436999 Themes: the circus, strengths, siblings

Under a Living SkyJoseph Simons9781551433554Themes: the Depression, sibling rivalry, rebirth

The UndergardenersDesmond Anthony Ellis9781551434100Themes: magic, animals, teasing

WhiteoutBecky Citra9781554690831Themes: cousins, friendship, trauma, wilderness

Yossi’s GoalEllen Schwartz9781551434926Themes: Judaica, hockey, unions, immigrants

Orca Young Readers CollectionAward-winning, bestselling chapter books• At-level fiction for ages 8–11• Silver Birch, Red Cedar, Snow Willow and Hackmatack nominees

Order #153327 paperbacks in a display tray$7.95 eachRetail: $214.65 You Pay: $150.25


New!



A Bee in Your EarFrieda Wishinsky 9781551433240

The Big Tree GangJo Ellen Bogart 9781551433455

The Birthday GirlJean Little9781551432922

Bruno for RealCaroline Adderson9781554690237

Captain JakeShannon Stewart9781551438962

CheetahWendy A. Lewis9781551434650

Dimples DelightFrieda Wishinsky 9781551433622

Down the Chimney with Googol and GoogolplexNelly Kazenbroot9781551432908

The Fossil HuntersMarilyn Helmer9781554691913

A Frog in My ThroatFrieda Wishinsky 9781551436326

George Most WantedIngrid Lee 9781551434728

George, the Best of All!Ingrid Lee 9781551436234

Ghost WolfKarleen Bradford9781551433417

I, BrunoCaroline Adderson9781551435015

Jeremy and the Enchanted TheaterBecky Citra9781551433226

Jeremy and the Fantastic Flying MachineBecky Citra9781551439501

Jeremy and the Golden FleeceBecky Citra9781551436579

Jeremy in the UnderworldBecky Citra9781551434667

Kelly’s CabinLinda Smith9781551434087

Marsh IslandSonya Spreen Bates9781554691173

Maybe LaterIngrid Lee9781551437644

Monster LunchPat Skene9781551439419

A Noodle Up your NoseFrieda Wishinsky9781551432946

Out and About with the Big Tree GangJo Ellen Bogart & Jill Bogart 9781551436036

Over the Rainbow with Googol and GoogolplexNelly Kazenbroot9781551434698

The Paper Wagonmartha attema 9781551433561

A Puppy is for LovingMary Labatt9781551434773

The Raspberry RoomAlison Lohans 9781551433530

Rhyme StonesPat Skene9781551436364

Sam’s RideBecky Citra9781554691609

Sam and NatePJ Sarah Collins9781551433349

Sea DogDayle Campbell Gaetz9781551434063

Sharing SnowyMarilyn Helmer9781554690213

Theodora BearCarolyn Jones9781551434964

Timberwolf ChallengeSigmund Brouwer 9781551437309

Timberwolf ChaseSigmund Brouwer 9781551435480

Timberwolf HuntSigmund Brouwer 9781551437262

Timberwolf RevengeSigmund Brouwer 9781551435442

Timberwolf RivalsSigmund Brouwer 9781554691074

Timberwolf TracksSigmund Brouwer 9781551437347

Timberwolf TrapSigmund Brouwer9781551437224

The True Story of George Ingrid Lee 9781551432939

Under the Sea with Googol and GoogolplexNelly Kazenbroot9781551433660

What a Hippopota-Mess!Pat Skene9781551434025

Orca Echoes CollectionOrder #153544 paperbacks in a display tray$6.95 eachRetail: $305.80 • You Pay: $214.06


At-level fiction for ages 7–9 • Themes include character building, cooperation, humor and friendship• Generously illustrated stories• Accelerated Reader, Guided Reading levels and Lexiles available

Adventures at Camp Lots-o-FunMarilyn Helmer9781554693474

Ben the Inventor Robin Stevenson9781554698028

Ben’s RobotRobin Stevenson9781554691531

Justine McKeen Queen of GreenSigmund Brouwer9781554699278

Mystery of the Missing LuckJacqueline Pearce9781554693962

Smuggler's CaveSonya Spreen Bates9781554693085

New Titles PackOrder #15369 paperbacks • $6.95 eachRetail: $62.55 • You Pay: $43.78

New!

Something's FishyJeff Szpirglas & Danielle Saint-Onge9781554697878

Timberwolf PreySigmund Brouwer9781554691098

Wildcat RunSonya Spreen Bates9781554698301



Abracadabra9781553890430 pb

Binoo in Colour9781553890331 bb

Binoo Loves Sounds9781553890348 bb

Funny Halloween9781553890133 pb

How Are You Binoo?9781553890386 bb

Little Red Toopy9781553890126 pb

The Lost Sleep9781553890140 pb

Merry Christmas Toopy9781553890201 bb

Toopy and Binoo Collection

Order #153812 paperbacks and board books$5.95 eachRetail: $71.40 You Pay: $49.98

Peek-a-boo Binoo!9781553890393 bb

Robinson Toopy9781553890423 pb

Toopy and the Shampoo9781553890225 bb

Toopy Dresses Up9781553890294 bb

Toopy Takes a Nap9781553890263 bb

Toopy Tells a Story9781553890287 bb

Toopy Wants to Play9781553890317 bb

Can Hens Give Milk?Joan Betty StuchnerIllustrations by Joe Weissmann9781554693191

Great Lakes & Rugged GroundSarah N. Harvey & Leslie BuffamIllustrations by Kasia Charko9781554691050

Pierre’s FriendsWritten and illustrated by Andrea Beck9781554690305

Orca Picturebook Hardcover CollectionOrder #15375 hardcovers$19.95 eachRetail: $99.75 • You Pay: $69.83

Fully illustrated bestselling Canadian stories• To avoid back orders, you will receive 5 of the 6 titles listed

Richard Was a PickerCarolyn BeckIllustrations by Ben Hodson9781554690886

Today, MaybeDominique DemersIllustrations by Gabrielle Grimard9781554694006

Wellington’s Rainy DayCarolyn BeckIllustrations by Brooke Kerrigan9781554692842

All new prices!From the popular TV series• Ages 4–8

• To avoid back orders, you will receive 12 of the 15 titles listed

Orca Echoes in French

French language editions of Orca Echoes• Perfect for French language learners• Professional translations that complement the English editions


La course-poursuite des Loups gris (Timberwolf Chase)Sigmund Brouwer9781459800090

Le défi des Loups gris (Timberwolf Challenge)Sigmund Brouwer9781554698127

Les Loups gris à la chasse (Timberwolf Hunt)Sigmund Brouwer9781554698141

La revanche des Loups gris (Timberwolf Revenge)Sigmund Brouwer9781459800113

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Orca subscriptions are a unique way to share ebooks school-wide. Using flip technology that mimics the print reading experience onscreen, digital subscriptions provide your students with a fun, user-friendly way to access our outstanding novels.

• A year of unlimited multi-user access• Sample subscription available • Board-level pricing available• Custom subscriptions available

How It Works1. You place an order for a digital subscription. Orders must include subscription start date and main contact email address.2. Within a week the main contact you provided us with will receive an email that includes:

User name PasswordSubscription scheduleTech support contact information

3. Your classroom starts reading. Students can also access the subscription from home with only the user name and password.

What You NeedA web-connected computer that has Flash and Adobe Acrobat Reader installed (both of these are free programs)

Collections Available as Digital Subscriptions

Collection Order # # of titles PriceOrca Echoes S1276 44 $256.80 Orca Young Readers S1165 27 $193.65Orca Currents S1226 46 $457.70Orca Sports S1233 28 $278.60Orca Soundings S1297 69 $686.55

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Receive an additional 10% off your print collection when ordered with the digital subscription

For information about samples, custom subscriptions and board-level pricing, email [email protected] or phone 1-800-210-5277.

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When it comes to digital, there are so many options that selecting the best program for your school can be a challenge. The multi-user access of our digital subscriptions provides great value, but users are tethered to the Internet, which may not be ideal for your school. Here are three other great ways to access Orca titles digitally:

1. Library lending programsOrca titles are available through a number of companies that provide lending options:

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2. District and board-level purchasesWe are happy to work with board and district buyers. Call 1-800-210-5277 to find out how we can provide ebooks at the district and board levels.

Ebooks purchased directly from Orca’s website can be loaded onto the majority of devices*, and your discount code works for ebooks as well as print books.

* A complete list of devices that work with an Orca direct purchase can be found on our website.

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44 Orca Echoes, 5 Picturebooks and 12 Toopy and Binoo

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• Orders of 2-5 copies of any combination of books receive a 20% discount• Orders for 5+ titles receive a 30% discount

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See www.orcabook.com for downloadable price lists and other pricing information. The prices and information in this catalogue expire July 2012.

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Rapid Reads 1539 12 $83.58 Orca Soundings Paperback Collection 1523 69 $480.58 Add Resource Guide coil-bound or CD — 1 $31.50 Orca Soundings New Titles Pack 1524 8 $55.72 Orca Soundings in Spanish 1525 18 $125.37 Orca Titles in French 1526 8 $55.72 Orca Sports Paperback Collection 1530 28 $195.02 Add Resource Guide coil-bound or CD — 1 $17.50 Orca Sports New Titles Pack 1526 3 $20.89 Orca Currents Paperback Collection 1528 46 $320.39 Add Resource Guide coil-bound or CD — 1 $31.50 Orca Currents New Titles Pack 1529 8 $55.72 Go Reader and Book Collection 1522 15 $244.48 Go Reader Collection 1567 5 $174.83 Teen Fiction Collection 1527 9 $92.19 Juvenile Nonfiction Collection 1545 7 $85.19 Middle-School Fiction Collection 1531 5 $34.83 Graphic Guide Adventure Collection 1532 6 $41.79 Orca Young Readers Collection 1533 27 $150.25 Add Resource Guide coil-bound or CD — 1 $31.50 Orca Young Readers New Titles Pack 1534 8 $44.52 Orca Echoes Collection 1535 44 $214.06 Add Resource Guide coil-bound or CD — 1 $31.50 Orca Echoes New Titles Pack 1536 9 $43.78 Orca Echoes in French 1546 4 $19.46 Toopy and Binoo Collection 1538 12 $49.98 Orca Picturebook Hardcover Collection 1537 5 $69.83 *Orca Echoes Digital Subscription S1276 44 $256.80 *Orca Young Readers Digital Subscription S1165 27 $193.65 *Orca Currents Digital Subscription S1226 46 $457.70 *Orca Sports Digital Subscription S1233 28 $278.60 *Orca Soundings Digital Subscription S1297 69 $686.55 Grades 6–12 Orca Collection 69 Soundings, 46 Currents, 28 Sports and 9 Teen Fiction — 152 $1088.18 Grades K–6 Orca Collection 5 Middle-School Fwiction, 6 Graphic Guide Adventures, 27 Orca Young Readers, 44 Orca Echoes, 5 Picturebooks and 12 Toopy and Binoo — 99 $560.74 Shipping (7%) (minimum $6.00): + applicable taxes: Total: Prices reflect the 30% discountWill you accept back orders? Yes No Do you have a cancellation date? Yes No Date: 22

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Featured in this issue

Fiction Stuffed, by Eric WaltersNonfiction The Salmon Bears, by Ian McAllister & Nicholas Read Graphic Novel Food Fight, by Liam O’Donnell & Mike Deas

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