See No Evil
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2006
- Category
- NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Law & Crime, Friendship
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781551436647
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $16.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554697113
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $0.99
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Downloadable audio file
- ISBN
- 9781459802919
- Publish Date
- Oct 2010
- List Price
- $18.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 9 to 12
- Grade: 4 to 7
- Reading age: 9 to 12
Description
When Shawn and Daniel witness a gang beating behind the local mall they flee the scene, terrified that they've been seen.
They recognize one of the attackers as a locally infamous gang member. When they learn that the kid who was attacked is in critical condition, Shawn wants to go to the police, but Daniel convinces him that they are in more danger if they speak up. The threats they receive from other members of the gang reinforce the boys' fears. When the gang attacks Daniel, Shawn has to put his own safety at risk to help his friend.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
About the author
Diane Young has edited many books for children and young adults. See No Evil is Diane's first book with Orca Book Publishers.
Excerpt: See No Evil (by (author) Diane Young)
I just stand there, listening to the blood pounding in my head. I'm aware of Daniel beside me, can almost hear him breathing. We're dead quiet, but the gang must sense us. The short one has been crouching, looking at the person on the ground. Now he straightens up, turns in our direction. In a low voice, he says something I can't hear. For a second, he steps into the light, and I catch a glimpse of his face. It's angular and bony. Skull-like. I know who it belongs to. His name is Damien Sykes. Lots of people know him. I just pray he doesn't know me.
He's seen us. "Hey! You!" he shouts. Somehow his words break the spell, and we can move. Beside me, Daniel has finally found his feet. He slams into me as he wheels around and takes off in the same direction we've come from. I am right behind him.
Editorial Reviews
"The characters are believable and well-defined and the writing is crisp and clean...easy to read but holds high interest."
VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) Magazine
"An enthralling novel about urban grittiness and realism...The plot is fast-paced, the dialogue is crisp and realistic...Highly recommended."
Canadian Book Review Annual
"A fast-paced, event-driven story...A page-turner for kids who are beginning to read at this level and for reluctant readers. Recommended."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"The fight and chase scenes are absolutely tantalizing."
Kalwriters
"Compelling characters and a plot that is right out of today's headlines...A quick, easy read that will appeal to reluctant readers."
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