McClintock,
Norah. One
Way. Orca 125p $9.95 978-1-4598-0172-1 ms/hs Orca Soundings VG Conflict
When Kenzie accidentally runs into his
ex-girlfriend with his bicycle, some think he intentionally ran her down. Full
of twists and turns, this is a book that will appeal to boys and girls. It is a hi/lo reader
for grades 7-10.
Kenzie is distracted while riding his
bicycle. When the girl he runs down is taken by
ambulance to the hospital he assumes she will recover. However, when his father hires a
lawyer to represent Kenzie in a possible aggravated assault charge, Kenzie is
determined to get to the bottom of the accusations he faces. Norah McClintock has
done it again -- filling the book with suspense from the first to last page in
vocabulary suitable for hi/lo readers. The only problem with the novel is the extent of injuries caused by
a mere bicycle; some readers may
assume that Kenzie was riding a motorcycle or motor scooter. Emotions run high
in this book that discusses friendship, loyalty, family relationships and high-school romance. Could there be a
sequel since Stassi, the ex-girlfriend, comes out of her coma and begins to speak? Stay
tuned.
Assault-Fiction,
Bicycle accidents-Fiction --Lois McNicol
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