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Author: Melanie Florence
Publisher: Lorimer Children & Teens
Imprint: Lorimer Children & Teens
Dimensions:
Width: 13.70cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 21.30cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9781459410855
ISBN 10: 1459410858
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 August 2020
Recommended Age: From 8 to 10 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Set against the backdrop of the plight of Aboriginal women in Canada and the general indifference of the local authorities, the book makes a compelling and heart-breaking case of the issue . . . Narration is on-point and keeps you glued to the story. The story also touches the various problems faced by the teenagers, including the vicious rumor factory, life at foster care, molestation, racism, homosexuality, etc., highlighting the importance of a good, supportive family . . . [The story is entertaining and with keep you engrossed. --Ananya Bhattacharjee, NetGalley Reviewer (01/19/2016)
There are a lot of serious subjects tackled in the book, such as the disappearance of Native girls being ignored by the police, anti-gay sentiments, child abuse, and victim blaming .... The book is written for reluctant readers, and achieves the aim of mature subjects written in easier language. --Polenth Blake, NetGalley Reviewer (03/02/2016)
Set against the backdrop of the plight of Aboriginal women in Canada and the general indifference of the local authorities, the book makes a compelling and heart-breaking case of the issue . . . Narration is on-point and keeps you glued to the story. The story also touches the various problems faced by the teenagers, including the vicious rumor factory, life at foster care, molestation, racism, homosexuality, etc., highlighting the importance of a good, supportive family . . . [T]he story is entertaining and with keep you engrossed. --Ananya Bhattacharjee, NetGalley Reviewer (01/19/2016)
<em>The Missing</em>'s plot, a mystery that includes missing teenage girls, high school gossip, and a creepy step father, will appeal to middle and high school students. The lower reading level makes it accessible to reluctant and/or struggling readers. --Judy Gottschalk, Educator (01/18/2016)
Author Information
MELANIE FLORENCE is a proud Cree and a full-time writer based in Toronto. She is the author of Righting Canada's Wrongs: Residential Schools, the SideStreets novel One Night and the Recordbooks title Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuk to Play in the NHL, which was chosen as an Honor Book by The American Indian Library Association.
