Wednesday, March 23, 2005

One More Step

Author: Sheree Fitch CAN

Publication: Victoria: Orca Book Publishers

Publication Date: 2002

ISBN: 1-55143-248-X

Pages: 91 (large print)

Series: Orca Soundings

Summary: Fourteen-year-old Julian's parents separated when he was a baby and he is still angry and hurt. On a road trip with his mother and her new boyfriend Julian finds that love and happiness come in many forms.

Major Characters: Julian, Molly (mother), Chris (older brother), Dan Hall (father), Poppie (grandfather)

Comments: Talks about realisitic, modern issues. It is easy to read and fairly fast-paced. It is definately targeted at male readers and includes some swearing and crass humour, but not to excess. The story is emotional without being sickly sentimental and sugary sweet.

Genre: Realistic Fiction/Hi-lo

Age Level: 13-16

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