Overview
Sixteen-year-old Bailey struggles with her job but stays because she loves the stories of the area--including the legend of a local ghost. Bailey is working at her first summer job, as a cabin girl at a fly-in fishing camp at Witch Lake. April, an older waitress with street smarts, takes Bailey under her wing and the two girls become friends. It's all good until another waitress burns her arm and has to leave. Bailey gets a sudden promotion, and April is asked to help clean the cabins. April becomes far from friendly and Bailey finds herself alone again and messing up on the job--and possibly seeing the ghost. 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! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Full Product Details
Author: Kristin Butcher
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Imprint: Orca Book Publishers
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 18.50cm
Weight: 0.136kg
ISBN: 9781459827356
ISBN 10: 145982735
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 22 September 2020
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A fast-paced read that will appeal not only to older, reluctant or struggling teen readers but also to stronger readers looking for a quick, engaging story. The subject matter and character conversation level is appropriate to older teens despite the use of simple, straightforward vocabulary.-- CM Magazine A well-structured and well-developed novel. The characters are fleshed out, the emotions are real and earned, and the plot holds well. I especially liked that Bailey grew stronger from April's bullying and actually used the experience to gain confidence in herself.-- Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group Appealing and approachable...offers readers a summer story succinctly told, complete with adolescent girl dynamics, first-job jitters, and even a resident ghost. This story of a balanced, relatable heroine respects its readers, giving them a novel serious in tone, smartly paced, and skillfully executed.-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Overt messages are presented engagingly for reluctant teen readers.-- The Horn Book Guide Teens will enjoy this riveting tale of frenemies and root for Bailey's success.-- Washington State Young Adult Review Group
A fast-paced read that will appeal not only to older, reluctant or struggling teen readers but also to stronger readers looking for a quick, engaging story. The subject matter and character conversation level is appropriate to older teens despite the use of simple, straightforward vocabulary. --CM Magazine A well-structured and well-developed novel. The characters are fleshed out, the emotions are real and earned, and the plot holds well. I especially liked that Bailey grew stronger from April's bullying and actually used the experience to gain confidence in herself. --Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group Appealing and approachable...offers readers a summer story succinctly told, complete with adolescent girl dynamics, first-job jitters, and even a resident ghost. This story of a balanced, relatable heroine respects its readers, giving them a novel serious in tone, smartly paced, and skillfully executed. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Overt messages are presented engagingly for reluctant teen readers. --The Horn Book Guide Teens will enjoy this riveting tale of frenemies and root for Bailey's success. --Washington State Young Adult Review Group
Author Information
Kristin Butcher is the author of several books for young readers, including Winter Road, Alibi and Chat Room in the Orca Currents line. Kristin lives in Campbell River, British Columbia.
