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contemporary themes, Orca Currents offer something for every kind of reader.
✔✔Interest Level Ages 10–14
✔✔Reading Level Grades 2.0–4.5
✔✔112–136 pages
Bear Market
Michele Martin Bossley
9781554692200 FRL: 3.8
Benched
Cristy Watson
9781554694082 FRL: 3.8
Beyond Repair
Lois Peterson
9781554698165 FRL: 2.9
Bio-pirate
Michele Martin Bossley
9781551438931 FRL: 4
Themes: Wildlife conservation, mystery, activism
Themes: Gangs, theft, restorative justice
Themes: Grieving, family, stalkers
Themes: Bio-piracy, mystery, science
New Releases:
Adrian Chamberlain
9781459801509
FRL: 2.0
Themes: Social media,
honesty, internet bullying
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FaceSpace
Caching In
Make-believe cool is not quite enough.
Is there cash in the final cache?
Danny McBride is not the coolest kid in school, not
in his wildest dreams. And if the other kids knew he
spent his Saturday nights playing Parcheesi with his
mom and working on a city made of Lego, he’d be
even less cool. Danny wants more than anything
to be popular. He creates a fictional British rocker
named James and befriends him publicly online,
hoping his make-believe friend’s cool will rub off.
It works. Danny starts making friends and feeling
like part of the crowd—until people start wanting to
meet the imaginary friend, and Danny’s plan starts
to unravel.
Eric and Chris are avid geocachers who stumble into
a very strange search for a series of geocaches. At
first they are merely curious, but as the stakes rise
and the challenges become more trying, the boys
get truly hooked. Convinced they are indeed on the
trail of treasure, they become consumed with the
search, and though their quest tests their strength,
intelligence, courage and even their friendship, they
don’t give up.
FRL = Fry Reading Level
Kristin Butcher
9781459802322
FRL: 2.9
French
Version
9781459800038
French
Version
9781554699971
Branded
Eric Walters
9781554692675 FRL: 4.1
Camp Wild
Pam Withers
9781551433615 FRL: 3.8
Cheat
Kristin Butcher
9781554692743 FRL: 2.8
Cracked
Michele Martin Bossley
9781551437002 FRL: 3.4
Themes: Social justice, activism, clothing manufacturing
Themes: Adventure, responsibility
Themes: School issues, studying, ethics
Themes: Winter sports, mystery
Explore
Christy Goerzen
9781554691197 FRL: 3.5
Farmed Out
Christy Goerzen
9781554699100 FRL: 4
Fast Slide
Melanie Jackson
9781554693429 FRL: 3.8
Flower Power
Ann Walsh
9781551433868 FRL: 3.5
Themes: Outdoor activities, personal growth
Themes: Art, organic farming, humour
Themes: Mystery, water parks, friendship
Themes: Family, activism
Themes: Geocaching,
treasure hunting, riddles
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Orca Currents / Interest Level Ages 10–14
French
Version
9781554698554
Horse Power
Ann Walsh
9781551438818 FRL: 3.5
Hypnotized
Don Trembath
9781551437057 FRL: 3.1
Junkyard Dog
Monique Polak
9781554691555 FRL: 3.1
Marked
Norah McClintock
9781551439921 FRL: 3.3
Stuff We All Get
K.L. Denman
9781554698202 FRL: 2.9
Swiped
Michele Martin Bossley
9781551436463 FRL: 3
The Big Dip
Melanie Jackson
9781554691784 FRL: 3.9
The Snowball Effect
Deb Loughead
9781554693702 FRL: 4.2
Watch Me
Norah McClintock
9781554690398 FRL: 3
Themes: Activism, community, humour
Themes: Humour, hypnotism, siblings
Themes: Dogs, animal rights, responsibility
Themes: Graffiti, employment, mystery
Themes: Music, synesthesia, celebrity culture
Themes: Mystery, literacy
Themes: Mystery, amusement parks
Themes: Honesty, pranks, snow recreation
Themes: Learning disabilities, ethics,
friendship
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9781554698530
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9781459800069
Nine Doors
Vicki Grant
9781554690732 FRL: 3.2
Perfect Revenge
K.L. Denman
9781554691029 FRL: 2.5
Pigboy
Vicki Grant
9781551436432 FRL: 2
Sewer Rats
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551434889 FRL: 2.7
Themes: Humour, pranks, consequences
Themes: Magic, fitting in, humour
Themes: Suspense, humour, farming
Themes: Friendship, adventure, paintball
121 Express
Monique Polak
9781551439761 FRL: 3.9
Finding Elmo
Monique Polak
9781551436869 FRL: 3.9
Queen of The Toilet Bowl
Frieda Wishinsky
9781551433646 FRL: 3.6
Spoiled Rotten
Dayle Campbell Gaetz
9781551434742 FRL: 2.8
Themes: School, bullying, humour
Themes: Family, pet care, responsibility
Themes: Bullying, immigrants
Themes: Step-siblings, bravery
Blob
Frieda Wishinsky
9781554691814 FRL: 2.9
Fraud Squad
Michele Martin Bossley
9781554691142 FRL: 4.1
Rebel’s Tag
K.L. Denman
9781551437408 FRL: 2.2
Themes: Self-image, obesity, mentoring
Themes: Paleontology, mystery
Themes: Grieving, forgiveness, rebellion
Struck
Deb Loughead
9781554692118
FRL: 3.8
Chat Room
Kristin Butcher
9781551434858 FRL: 4
In a Flash
Eric Walters
9781554690343 FRL: 3.1
Reckless
Lesley Choyce
9781554692231 FRL: 2.9
Themes: Confidence, honesty
Themes: Flash mobs, political activism
Themes: Dirt bikes, wilderness, Vietnam War
Crossbow
Dayle Campbell Gaetz
9781551438412 FRL: 3.6
Laggan Lard Butts
Eric Walters
9781551435183 FRL: 3.5
See No Evil
Diane Young
9781551436197 FRL: 2.2
Themes: Wilderness survival, loneliness, environment
Themes: Humour, basketball, democracy
Themes: Gang violence, honesty
Daredevil Club
Pam Withers
9781551436142
FRL: 3.9
Manga Touch
Jacqueline Pearce
9781551437460
FRL: 4.5
Shade
K.L. Denman
9781551439310 FRL: 2.5
French
Version
9781554693740
Themes: Adventure, physical disabilities
Skate Freak
Lesley Choyce
9781554690428 FRL: 2.9
Slick
Sara Cassidy
9781554693528 FRL: 3.5
Splat
Eric Walters
9781551439860 FRL: 4.4
Storm Tide
Kari Jones
9781554698073 FRL: 3.4
Themes: Skateboarding, self-confidence
Themes: Activism, oil industry, human rights
Themes: Community, responsibility, humour
Themes: Mystery, adventure, lighthouses
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French
Version
9781554693795
Themes: Manga, Japanese culture, fitting in
Themes: Ghost stories, siblings, relationships
French
Version
9781554693801
Themes: Relationships, competition
Sudden Impact
Lesley Choyce
9781551434766 FRL: 3.3
Themes: Illness, loyalty, organ transplants
Windfall
Sara Cassidy
9781554698493 FRL: 4.5
Themes: Homelessness, grief, guerilla gardening
Wired
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551434780 FRL: 2.9
Themes: Snowboarding, courage, adventure
Dog Walker
Karen Spafford-Fitz
9781551435220 FRL: 2.6
Mirror Image
K.L. Denman
9781551436654 FRL: 2.3
Special Edward
Eric Walters
9781554690923
FRL: 3.2
Themes: Humour, entrepreneurialism, dogs
Themes: Self-image, friendship, art
Themes: Learning disabilities, school, humour
French
Version
9781554698578
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sport themes
boys and girls
ideal for
Orca Sports / Interest Level Ages 10–14
Mystery stories with
Orca Sports titles feature well-known Canadian authors. These high-interest novels
include sports action—hockey, mountain biking, snowboarding, basketball, and football
to name a few—combined with mystery, suspense, and adventure.
✔✔Interest Level Ages 10–14
✔✔Reading Level Grades 2.0–4.5
✔✔144–192 pages
New Releases:
Kate Jaimet
9781459803527
FRL: 3.9
Themes: Tennis, courage, choices,
blackmail
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Break Point
Hurricane Heat
A tennis rivalry. A beautiful girl.
A multimillion-dollar property.
A trophy rumoured to be worth a fortune.
Can Travis keep throwing winning pitches as he
searches for his only sister?
It’s the summer of Connor Trent’s sixteenth
birthday, and the stakes for him have never
been so high. Connor’s summer job at the
Bytowne Tennis Club allows him to train
at a historic facility. It also throws him into
confrontation with his rich-kid rival, Rex Hunter,
whom he will battle for a berth in the National
Junior Tournament. After a series of fundraisers
is sabotaged, Connor suspects that someone
wants to bankrupt the club and take over its
valuable riverfront property. A fabled trophy,
rumoured to contain hidden cash, might solve
all of Connor’s problems—if he can win it.
FRL = Fry Reading Level
Steven Barwin
9781459802131
FRL: 3.3
Themes: Baseball, foster care,
determination
Everything stops making sense for southpaw
Travis Barkley when his parents die in a car crash
and he is separated from his sister, Amanda. After
years of being in the foster-care system, Travis
receives a puzzling postcard from Amanda and
heads to southern California to try to find her.
His search is a dead-end until he meets Jesse
and Ethan. With the help of his new friends,
Travis continues to look for Amanda. Travis’ love
of baseball is rekindled when Ethan convinces
him to pitch on his baseball team. His attention
divided, Travis must decide between jeopardizing
his chance at a future in baseball and connecting
with his sister.
Absolute Pressure
Sigmund Brouwer
9781554691302 FRL: 3.2
All-Star Pride
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551436357 FRL: 3.8
Blazer Drive
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551437170 FRL: 3.8
Boarder Patrol
Erin Thomas
9781554692941 FRL: 3.2
Chief Honor
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551439150 FRL: 3.1
Themes: Scuba diving, illegal immigrants,
sabotage
Themes: Hockey, Russia, temptation
Themes: Hockey, suspense, farming
Themes: Snowboarding, loyalty, moral choices
Themes: Hockey, steroid use, loyalty
Cobra Strike
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551437255 FRL: 4
Crossover
Jeff Rud
9781551439815 FRL: 4
Dead in the Water
Robin Stevenson
9781551439624 FRL: 3.1
Fly Away
Nora Rock
9781554693139 FRL: 3.9
Flying Feet
James McCann
9781554692903 FRL: 3.8
Themes: Football, toxic waste
Themes: Basketball, stereotypes, peer pressure
Themes: Sailing, endangered species,
teamwork
Themes: Competitive cheerleading, friendship,
leadership, loyalty
Themes: Tae kwon do, honour, respect, mixed
martial arts
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Hitmen Triumph
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551438733 FRL: 3.2
Hurricane Power
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551438658 FRL: 3.2
Jumper
Michele Martin Bossley
9781551436203 FRL: 3.2
Kicker
Michele Martin Bossley
9781551437064 FRL: 3.8
Scarlet Thunder
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551439112 FRL: 4.1
Slam Dunk
Kate Jaimet
9781554691326 FRL: 4.2
Squeeze
Rachel Dunstan Muller
9781554693245 FRL: 3.6
Thunderbird Spirit
Sigmund Brouwer
9781554690459 FRL: 4
Tiger Threat
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551436395 FRL: 2.4
Themes: Mountain biking, brothers, drugs,
danger
Themes: Brothers, hockey
Themes: Running, computer hackers, illegal
immigrants
Themes: Show-jumping, mystery
Themes: Soccer, mystery, sabotage
Themes: Stock-car racing, film-making
Themes: Basketball, domestic violence,
teamwork
Themes: Caving, brothers, courage
Themes: Hockey, racism, violence
Themes: Hockey, fear, crime
Maverick Mania
Sigmund Brouwer
9781554690473 FRL: 4.1
Oil King Courage
Sigmund Brouwer
9781554691975 FRL: 4.1
Paralyzed
Jeff Rud
9781554690596 FRL: 4
Razor’s Edge
Nikki Tate
9781554691678 FRL: 3.1
Rebel Glory
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551436319 FRL: 3
Titan Clash
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551437217 FRL: 3.8
Two Foot Punch
Anita Daher
9781551438764 FRL: 3.2
Venom
Nikki Tate
9781554690718 FRL: 3.4
Winter Hawk Star
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551438696 FRL: 3.8
Themes: Soccer, kidnapping, championships
Themes: The North, secrets, Inuit culture
Themes: Football, injury, guilt
Themes: Harness racing, gambling, racism,
friendship
Themes: Hockey, sabotage
Themes: Basketball, family, fraud
Themes: Free-running, gangs, loyalty
Themes: Horse racing, doping, family issues
Themes: Hockey, competition, ADD
Orca Sports / Interest Level Ages 10–14
Gravity Check
Alex Van Tol
9781554693498 FRL: 3
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Contemporary, compelling
stories for teens
Orca Soundings was developed in response to requests from teachers for books that appeal to teen reluctant
readers. The goal was to develop a series that fosters an appreciation for reading and motivates students to move on
to more challenging books. Orca Soundings feature titles with edgy topics that engage readers immediately.
✔✔Interest Level Ages 12+
✔✔Reading Level Grades 2.0–4.5
✔✔112–144 pages
French
Version
9781554698592
New Releases:
Robin Stevenson
9781459803602
FRL: 3.5
Themes: Family, conflict,
freedom
Damage
Tagged
What starts as a harmless road trip becomes a desperate search
for the truth.
Oswald takes on the city and the mayor in a fight to save
the heart of the community.
It’s a nightmare of a family trip until Theo realizes that the
beautiful girl he meets is his childhood babysitter—and his first
crush. Theo hasn’t seen Ronnie for five years, but when she
invites him to go with her and her son, Zach, on a road trip, he
leaps at the opportunity. Theo soon begins to regret his impulsive
decision. Zach cries nonstop, and when they get pulled over by
the police, Ronnie is clearly terrified. She says her ex-boyfriend is
a cop and that he is looking for her. Theo wants to trust her, but
he suspects she is hiding something and decides he needs to
find out the truth.
The city is cracking down on graffiti and guerilla art.
Between that and cutbacks to the local art gallery it
seems like nothing is safe. But Oswald, masquerading
as a graffiti artist known as The Wiz, is fighting back—by
painting elaborate murals in public places and planting art
in the galleries, and then by taking on the mayor himself.
As the fight escalates and the stakes become higher,
Oswald gets in deeper than he meant to and needs to
rely on his friends to get him out of his latest mess.
Eric Walters
9781459801677
FRL: 4.5
Themes: Graffiti, political
protest, public art
Breathless
Pam Withers
9781551434803 FRL: 3
Bull Rider
Marilyn Halvorson
9781551432335 FRL: 3
Cellular
Ellen Schwartz
9781554692965 FRL: 2.3
Charmed
Carrie Mac
9781551433219 FRL: 3.8
Chill
Colin Frizzell
9781551435077 FRL: 3.5
Dead End Job
Vicki Grant
9781551433783 FRL: 3.6
Death Wind
William Bell
9781551432151 FRL: 3.2
Themes: Scuba diving, dieting,
body image
Themes: Death, bull riding, family
Themes: Cancer, perseverance,
friendship
Themes: Prostitution, mixed families
Themes: School bullying, disabilities
Themes: Stalking, obsession,
supense
Themes: Survival, natural disaster,
teen pregnancy
French
Version
9781554693733
Exit Point
Laura Langston
9781551435053 FRL: 2.8
Exposure
Patricia Murdoch
9781551434933 FRL: 2.8
Fallout
Nikki Tate
9781554692729 FRL: 3
Fastback Beach
Shirlee Smith Matheson
9781551432670 FRL: 2.9
First Time
Meg Tilly
9781551439440 FRL: 3.1
Grind
Eric Walters
9781551433172 FRL: 2.2
Hannah’s Touch
Laura Langston
9781554691494 FRL: 3.1
Themes: Responsibility,
self-confidence, faith
Themes: Bullying, self-esteem,
revenge
Themes: Siblings, grief, poetry
Themes: Cars, crime
Themes: Coercion, friendship
Themes: Skateboarding, friendship,
injury
Themes: Paranormal, faith, death
B Negative
Vicki Grant
9781554698417 FRL: 3.1
Back
Norah McClintock
9781551439891 FRL: 4
Bang
Norah McClintock
9781551436548 FRL: 3
Battle of the Bands
K.L. Denman
9781551435404 FRL: 2.9
Big Guy
Robin Stevenson
9781551439105 FRL: 2.9
Blue Moon
Marilyn Halvorson
9781551433202 FRL: 3.4
Hemingway Tradition
Kristin Butcher
9781551432427 FRL: 4.2
Hit Squad
James Heneghan
9781551432694 FRL: 3.8
Home Invasion
Monique Polak
9781551434827 FRL: 3.6
House Party
Eric Walters
9781551437415 FRL: 3.1
Impact
James C. Dekker
9781551439952 FRL: 3.8
Jacked
Carrie Mac
9781554691845 FRL: 3
Juice
Eric Walters
9781551433516 FRL: 2.9
Themes: Responsibility, family
Themes: Justice, vengeance, community
Themes: Crimes, suspicion
Themes: Music, inspiration, relationships
Themes: Acceptance, truth, online
relationships
Themes: Horse training, ambition
Themes: Suicide, writing, ambition
Themes: Gangs, acceptance,
danger
Themes: Family, crime, mystery
Themes: Responsibility, peer
pressure
Themes: Crime, jealousy
Themes: Crime, survival, loyalty
Themes: Steroid use, competition,
football
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Knifepoint
Alex Van Tol
9781554693054 FRL: 3.8
Last Ride
Laura Langston
9781554694167 FRL: 2.4
Learning to Fly
Paul Yee
9781551439532 FRL: 3.4
Lockdown
Diane Tullson
9781551439167 FRL: 2.9
Masked
Norah McClintock
9781554693641 FRL: 3.2
My Time as Caz Hazard
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
9781551433196 FRL: 3.2
Snitch
Norah McClintock
9781551434841 FRL: 2.1
Something Girl
Beth Goobie
9781551433479 FRL: 2.8
Sticks and Stones
Beth Goobie
9781551432137 FRL: 2.6
Stuffed
Eric Walters
9781551435008 FRL: 3.8
Tell
Norah McClintock
9781551435114 FRL: 4
The Darwin Expedition
Diane Tullson
9781551436760 FRL: 2.5
Themes: Family, confidence
Themes: Survival, crime, adventure
Themes: Responsibility, street
racing, ghosts
Themes: Immigrants, drugs,
friendship
Themes: School violence,
friendship, responsibility
Themes: Identity, crime,
relationships
Themes: Alienation, suicide, peer
pressure
Themes: Anger, honesty, family
Themes: Trust, abuse, family dynamics
Themes: Self respect, labeling, gossip
Themes: Democracy, choice,
accountability
Themes: Honesty, murder
Themes: Survival, adventure
No More Pranks
Monique Polak
9781551433158 FRL: 4
No Problem
Dayle Campbell Gaetz
9781551432311 FRL: 2.2
One More Step
Sheree Fitch
9781551432489 FRL: 2.5
Outback
Robin Stevenson
9781554694198 FRL: 3
Overdrive
Eric Walters
9781551433189 FRL: 2.8
Pain & Wastings
Carrie Mac
9781551439044 FRL: 3.6
Picture This
Norah McClintock
9781554691388 FRL: 3.6
Tough Trails
Irene Morck
9781551432717 FRL: 2.6
Truth
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
9781551432656 FRL: 3.2
Viral
Alex Van Tol
9781554694112 FRL: 2.9
Wave Warrior
Lesley Choyce
9781551436470 FRL: 3.4
Yellow Line
Sylvia Olsen
9781551434629 FRL: 2.4
Zee’s Way
Kristin Butcher
9781551432793 FRL: 3.2
Themes: Responsibility, pranks
Themes: Addiction, depression
Themes: Family, divorce,
acceptance
Themes: Survival, responsibility,
family
Themes: Cars, death, accountability
Themes: Relationships, coping,
violence
Themes: Crime, responsibility,
photography
Themes: Pets, friendship
Themes: Murder, accountability
Themes: Friendship, responsibility,
addiction
Themes: Surfing, fear, bravery
Themes: Racism, First Nations, romance
Themes: Art, crime, attitudes
Orca Soundings / Interest Level Ages 12+
Kicked Out
Beth Goobie
9781551432441 FRL: 3
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Plastic
Sarah N. Harvey
9781554692521 FRL: 3.2
Reaction
Lesley Choyce
9781554692774 FRL: 3
Refuge Cove
Lesley Choyce
9781551432465 FRL: 3.2
Rock Star
Adrian Chamberlain
9781554692354 FRL: 3
Scum
James C. Dekker
9781551439242 FRL: 3
Sea Change
Diane Tullson
9781554693320 FRL: 3.1
Shattered
Sarah N. Harvey
9781554698455 FRL: 3
Themes: Protest, plastic surgery,
friendship
Themes: Teen pregnancy,
responsibility, choices
Themes: Immigrants, racism,
danger
Themes: Music, relationships,
friendship
Themes: Crime, truth, justice
Themes: Survival, crime, adventure
Themes: Friendship, responsibility,
family
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Bull’s Eye
Sarah N. Harvey
9781551436791 FRL: 4.3
Down
Norah McClintock
9781551437668 FRL: 3.6
Middle Row
Sylvia Olsen
9781551438993 FRL: 2.4
Running the Risk
Lesley Choyce
9781554690251 FRL: 3.2
Thunderbowl
Lesley Choyce
9781551432779 FRL: 4
Themes: Family, forgiveness
Themes: Racism, violence
Themes: Racism, mystery, First Nations
Themes: Danger, risk, responsibility
Themes: Music, ambitions
Comeback
Vicki Grant
9781554693108 FRL: 3.2
I.D.
Vicki Grant
9781551436944 FRL: 2.8
Responsible
Darlene Ryan
9781551436852 FRL: 3.2
Saving Grace
Darlene Ryan
9781551435084 FRL: 2.4
Trouble With Liberty
Kristin Butcher
9781551432748 FRL: 4.2
Themes: Family, relationships, crime, expectations
Themes: Identity theft
Themes: Bullying, responsibility
Themes: Teen pregnancy, accountability
Themes: Trust, accusations, loyalty
Crush
Carrie Mac
9781551435268 FRL: 3.4
In the Woods
Robin Stevenson
9781554692002 FRL: 3.2
Riley Park
Diane Tullson
9781554691234 FRL: 3
Spiral
K.L. Denman
9781551439303 FRL: 2.5
Who Owns Kelly Paddik?
Beth Goobie
9781551432397 FRL: 3.1
Themes: Relationships, self-confidence, lifestyles
Themes: Family, siblings, responsibility
Themes: Violence, friendship, grief
Themes: Rehabilitation, drugs, horses
Themes: Attempted suicide, foster homes
...and more!
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Nelson
Nelson
Nelson Literacy 7 Orca Theme Pack
9780176530051
(Includes 1 copy each of 12 titles)
Nelson Literacy 8 Orca Theme Pack
9780176530068
(Includes 1 copy each of 12 titles)
Nelson Literacy 7a
Nelson Literacy 7b
Nelson Literacy 7c
Unit: Step Up
Unit: Tech Effects
Unit: Mysteries
Unit: Fears and
Phobias
Inspiring people who have
taken a stand to make the
world a better place.
Examining how technology
is changing the way we
communicate, learn, and
have fun.
Exploring mystery as a
genre and some of the most
perplexing and unsolved
mysteries.
Examining the nature of fear
and accounts of how people
face and overcome their
fears.
Unit: Send a Message
Reflecting the various
methods we use to get our
message across.
Nelson Literacy 8a
Unit: Make an
Impression
Unit: Global Citizens
Things that make an
impression on us and how
we make an impression on
others.
Reflecting contemporary
global issues and promoting
social responsibility and
activism.
Nelson Literacy 8b
Unit: Tech Then
and Now
Examining changes in
technology and how those
changes affect society.
Unit: No Limits
Unit: Reality Check
Unit: Chasing a Dream
Reflecting a broad range of
topics related to secrets.
Investigating what it takes—
both mentally and physically
—to be the best.
A critical eye on media and
looking at familiar topics
with new eyes.
Examining the dreams that
fuel our ambitions and get
us to strive for better—for
ourselves and others.
In a Flash
Eric Walters
9781554690343 FRL: 3.1
Marked
Norah McClintock
9781551439921 FRL: 3.3
Hypnotized
Don Trembath
9781551437057 FRL: 3.1
Rebel’s Tag
K.L. Denman
9781551437408 FRL: 2.2
Mirror Image
K.L. Denman
9781551436654 FRL: 2.3
Bear Market
Michele Martin Bossley
9781554692200 FRL: 3.8
Bio-pirate
Michele Martin Bossley
9781551438931 FRL: 4
Dog Walker
Karen Spafford-Fitz
9781551435220 FRL: 2.6
Themes: Gang violence, honesty
Themes: Flash mobs, political activism
Themes: Graffiti, employment, mystery
Themes: Humour, hypnotism, siblings
Themes: Grieving, forgiveness, rebellion
Themes: Self-image, friendship, art
Themes: Humour, entrepreneurialism, dogs
Sewer Rats
Sigmund Brouwer
9781551434889 FRL: 2.7
Nine Doors
Vicki Grant
9781554690732 FRL: 3.2
Perfect Revenge
K.L. Denman
9781554691029 FRL: 2.5
Watch Me
Norah McClintock
9781554690398 FRL: 3
Themes: Wildlife conservation, mystery,
activism
Themes: Bio-piracy, mystery, science
Skate Freak
Lesley Choyce
9781554690428 FRL: 2.9
Chat Room
Kristin Butcher
9781551434858 FRL: 4
Themes: Skateboarding, self-confidence
Themes: Friendship, adventure, paintball
Themes: Humour, pranks, consequences
Themes: Magic, fitting in, humour
Themes: Learning disabilities, ethics,
friendship
Struck
Deb Loughead
9781554692118
FRL: 3.8
Swiped
Michele Martin Bossley
9781551436463 FRL: 3
Themes: Activism, oil industry, human
rights
Themes: Confidence, honesty
Nelson Literacy 8c
Unit: Secrets
See No Evil
Diane Young
9781551436197 FRL: 2.2
Slick
Sara Cassidy
9781554693528 FRL: 3.5
Nelson Literacy 7 and 8 Theme Packs
Nelson Literacy 7 and 8 Theme Packs
Extend your independent reading classroom library with Orca novels selected to match units from
Nelson Literacy 7 and Nelson Literacy 8!
Themes: Relationships, competition
Daredevil Club
Pam Withers
9781551436142
FRL: 3.9
Branded
Eric Walters
9781554692675 FRL: 4.1
121 Express
Monique Polak
9781551439761 FRL: 3.9
Themes: Social justice, activism, clothing
manufacturing
Themes: School, bullying, humour
Themes: Adventure, physical disabilities
Pigboy
Vicki Grant
9781551436432 FRL: 2
The Snowball Effect
Deb Loughead
9781554693702 FRL: 4.2
Themes: Suspense, humour, farming
Themes: Honesty, pranks, snow recreation
Queen of The Toilet Bowl
Frieda Wishinsky
9781551433646 FRL: 3.6
Themes: Bullying, immigrants
Themes: Mystery, literacy
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Nelson
Nelson
Nelson Literacy 9 Orca Theme Pack
9780176530075
(Includes 1 copy each of 12 titles)
Nelson Literacy 10 Orca Theme Pack
9780176530082
(Includes 1 copy each of 12 titles)
Nelson Literacy 9a
Nelson Literacy 9b
Nelson Literacy 10a
Nelson Literacy 10b
Unit: It Takes Courage
Unit: What’s Next?
Unit: Turning Points
Unit: Planet You
Unit: Conflict
Unit: What’s the Big Idea?
Unit: Lighten Up!
Unit: eValuate
Heroism, daring to be different, facing fears, standing
up to peer pressure, confronting injustice.
Possibilities for the future,
technological and scientific
advancements, human
ingenuity, ecological awareness.
Life-changing decisions, rites of passage,
negotiating change.
Identity, self-esteem, self-image, personal interests.
Justice, fairness, the law, war, human vs. others/self/nature.
Inventors, innovators,
entrepreneurs, careers, milestones.
Humour in various genres, forms,
and cultures.
Information, identify, intellectual property, ownership,
internet hoaxes.
The Darwin Expedition
Diane Tullson
9781551436760 FRL: 2.5
Pain & Wastings
Carrie Mac
9781551439044 FRL: 3.6
Hannah’s Touch
Laura Langston
9781554691494 FRL: 3.1
B Negative
Vicki Grant
9781554698417 FRL: 3.1
Stuffed
Eric Walters
9781551435008 FRL: 3.8
Chill
Colin Frizzell
9781551435077 FRL: 3.5
Rock Star
Adrian Chamberlain
9781554692354 FRL: 3
Themes: Survival, adventure
Themes: Relationships, coping,
violence
Themes: Paranormal, faith, death
Themes: Responsibility, family
Themes: Democracy, choice,
accountability
Themes: School bullying, disabilities
Themes: Music, relationships,
friendship
Outback
Robin Stevenson
9781554694198 FRL: 3
Themes: Survival, responsibility, family
No Problem
Dayle Campbell Gaetz
9781551432311 FRL: 2.2
Themes: Addiction, depression
Zee’s Way
Kristin Butcher
9781551432793 FRL: 3.2
Themes: Art, crime, attitudes
Juice
Eric Walters
9781551433516 FRL: 2.9
Themes: Steroid use, competition,
football
Thunderbowl
Lesley Choyce
9781551432779 FRL: 4
Themes: Music, ambitions
Home Invasion
Monique Polak
9781551434827 FRL: 3.6
Something Girl
Beth Goobie
9781551433479 FRL: 2.8
Blue Moon
Marilyn Halvorson
9781551433202 FRL: 3.4
No More Pranks
Monique Polak
9781551433158 FRL: 4
Comeback
Vicki Grant
9781554693108 FRL: 3.2
Plastic
Sarah N. Harvey
9781554692521 FRL: 3.2
Themes: Family, crime, mystery
Themes: Trust, abuse, family dynamics
Themes: Horse training, ambition
Themes: Responsibility, pranks
Masked
Norah McClintock
9781554693641 FRL: 3.2
Wave Warrior
Lesley Choyce
9781551436470 FRL: 3.4
Themes: Family, relationships, crime,
expectations
Themes: Protest, plastic surgery,
friendship
Themes: Identity, crime, relationships
Themes: Surfing, fear, bravery
I.D.
Vicki Grant
9781551436944 FRL: 2.8
Truth
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
9781551432656 FRL: 3.2
Themes: Identity theft
Themes: Murder, accountability
Overdrive
Eric Walters
9781551433189 FRL: 2.8
Themes: Cars, death, accountability
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Nelson Literacy 9 and 10 Theme Packs
Nelson Literacy 9 and 10 Theme Packs
Engage your students with contemporary storylines in these Orca novels, selected to match units from
Nelson Literacy 9 and Nelson Literacy 10!
FRL = Fry Reading Level
Middle Row
Sylvia Olsen
9781551438993 FRL: 2.4
Themes: Racism, mystery, First Nations
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Exciting graphic novels that combine
adventure, suspense, and information!
Graphic Guide Adventures are comic-style graphic novels written by
Canadian author, Liam O’Donnell. Content is accessible, interesting, and
relevant for students at this age group. Topics include the environment,
media literacy, food systems, democracy, and citizenship.
✓ High-interest/low reading level
✓ Interest Level Ages 8 –11
✓ Reading Level Grades 2.0–4.0
04/13
ISBN-13: 978-0-17-657151-1
ISBN-10: 0-17-657151-5
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