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Young Adult Fiction Emotions & Feelings

Snitch

by (author) Norah McClintock

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Sep 2005
Category
Emotions & Feelings, General (see also headings under Social Themes), Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554697175
    Publish Date
    Sep 2005
    List Price
    $8.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459827417
    Publish Date
    Sep 2020
    List Price
    $10.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 12 to 18
  • Grade: 8 to 12
  • Reading age: 12 to 18

Description

Josh had been living in a group home after being ratted out by Scott, his one-time best friend.

Now Josh has moved in with his brother and overbearing sister-in-law and has been sent to a class designed to teach him to deal with his anger. When an old enemy continues to push his buttons and Scott appears to be up to his old tricks, Josh struggles to control his temper. Framed for a crime he didn't commit, it will take all of his new-found strength to keep his cool—and his freedom.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Also available in Spanish.

About the author

 

Norah McClintock est l’auteure de plus de 40 livres, dont ceux des collections Chloe & Levesque, Mike & Riel et Robyn Hunter Mysteries, tous publiés chez Scholastic Canada. Les livres de Norah ont été traduits dans une douzaine de langues. Elle a remporté le prix Arthur Ellis dans la catégorie du meilleur roman policier jeunesse et beaucoup d’autres récompenses. Native de Montréal, Norah a obtenu un baccalauréat en histoire de l’Université McGill. Une mer de chagrin est son premier roman historique. «Il est temps d’utiliser toutes ces connaissances en histoire», a-t-elle dit. Norah vit maintenant à Toronto.

 

Norah McClintock is the author of Tell and Snitch, both Orca Soundings novels. Norah lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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Awards

  • Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
  • Short-listed, ALA Popular Paperback for Young Adults
  • Commended, American Library Association (ALA) Popular Paperback for Young Adults
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
  • Short-listed, ALA Popular Paperbacks
  • Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
  • Commended, CCBC Our Choice

Excerpt: Snitch (by (author) Norah McClintock)

The cop pulled something out of his pocket.
"You recognize this, Josh?"
I stared at it. It couldn't be.
Andrew looked at it too. After a moment he said, "That looks like the fish club Dad gave you."
"Those are your initials, aren't they, Josh?" the woman cop said.
I nodded.
"It's what Scott was hit with. We have it down at the police station, Josh. Besides your initials, it has your fingerprints on it."

Editorial Reviews

“Action and character development are nicely balanced in this well-paced novel about a kid in trouble who is still worth saving.”

Hip Librarian's Book Blog

“A swift moving plot and language designed for a 2.1 reading level make this a quick, easy, and engrossing read. Josh comes to life as a complex character, struggling with his past hardships, present conflicts and uncertain future...Recommended.”

CM Magazine

"Quick plot development. The protagonist is well developed; it is easy to identify with Josh's frustrations and his growth."

KLIATT

"What a fabulous book!...If you bring one book to one boy this year, this would be an excellent choice! (Girls and adults will like it too!)"

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