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Young Adult Fiction Mysteries & Detective Stories

Thicker Than Water

by (author) Natasha Deen

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Jan 2019
Category
Mysteries & Detective Stories, Sexual Abuse), Marriage & Divorce
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459821989
    Publish Date
    Jan 2019
    List Price
    $9.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459822009
    Publish Date
    Jan 2019
    List Price
    $7.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

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

Description

Zack Bernard has a thing for crime shows, especially the forensic-investigation kind.

So when his friend Ella goes missing, Zack can't help piecing together what he thinks is concrete evidence that could lead to her whereabouts. The problem is, it's all pointing toward his dad. He knows his dad is lying about not having seen Ella because Zack saw them together at the mall the day she disappeared. What he doesn't know is why. With the help of his friend Ayo, Zack tries to solve the mystery himself to avoid having to make the terrible choice between losing someone close to him and betraying his family.

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!

About the author

Awards

  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
  • Commended, Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection

Editorial Reviews

"Readers will be enticed by the edgy theme and compelling story…multidimensional characters and briskly paced plot."

School Library Journal

&quotAction in Thicker Than Water will keep readers engaged. The moral pitfalls will present good discussion opportunities.&quot

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Deen brings insight and complexity…I’ll be looking for more from this talented author.”

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"Readers will definitely keep turning the pages…For reluctant readers with a taste for crime, this title should scratch the itch."

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