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Polak, Monique
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
Orca Currents series.
Franklin's family is falling apart: his mother is seeing her hairdresser, and his dad, the mayor, has to deal with an arsonist on the loose. Can Franklin, with a history of fire-starting himself, find the real culprit before he gets blamed for the fires? The direct, unadorned writing style lacks a certain refinement but will appeal to reluctant readers.
Reviewer: David Elzey
(4)
4-6
Orca Currents series.
Thirteen-year-old Justin lands a job with a security company. Not only is he shocked to discover that the guard dogs are being mistreated, he also suspects a colleague is involved with a recent spate of thefts. Melodramatic touches--Justin's mother is gone, his hard-drinking father's out of work--somewhat undercut the power of this otherwise direct, accessible, high-interest title.
Reviewer: David Elzey
(4)
4-6
Orca Currents series.
Determined to become popular at his new school, Lucas seizes his first day on the infamous 121 Express bus to impress his classmates. Soon, though, Lucas regrets that popularity's price includes bullying others and pulling dangerous stunts. The book tackles too many issues and the lessons are learned too easily, but readers may feel for Lucas.
Reviewer: Lauren Maggio
3 reviews
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