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B Negative

B Negative

Vicki Grant (Author) See More (9)
CELA Library
Hi-Lo
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Family | Social Themes
Parents , Blended Families , Values & Virtues
Orca Book Publishers
8 - 12
12 -
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CELA
EPUB [reflow]
9781554698448
$7.99 CAD
English
04/01/2011
PDF [Fixed Format]
9781554698431
$7.99 CAD
English
04/01/2011
Braille
XXX0000745
English
04/01/2011
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Description

Paddy loves his family, all except for his annoying stepfather Anthony.

When they have a discussion about his future, Paddy overreacts and threatens to join the army. Unable to back down, he finds he is alienating everyone around him. And when he takes the physical exam and learns his blood type, his world starts to crumble and he starts to question everything he thought he knew.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen 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.

Vicki Grant

Author Bio

Vicki Grant has published fifteen critically acclaimed and award-winning novels in her native Canada. She is also an award-winning TV scriptwriter and advertising copywriter. Vicki lives in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Prizes

  • CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2012
  • Ontario Library Association (OLA) Best BetsCommended 2011
  • TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee Book of NoteCommended 2012

Review Quotes

"This fast-paced story—an entry in the Orca Soundings series for reluctant readers—takes us on a roller-coaster ride of a mixed-up family as Paddy processes new information and deals with new relationships. The crux of the story is a fascinating paternity case."  — Booklist
"The theme of how people can best parent, and the underlying fear of every adolescent that their true parent MUST be someone else are foremost in this short novel, and will fascinate those struggling readers, especially boys...Teens in conflict with parents and unsure of their future will empathize with Paddy and be drawn into his drama."  — Resource Links
"The cover art will capture readers' attention but the brief, compelling story will snag readers' thoughts and have them turning the pages as quickly as they can read...The family characters shown here are spare, but believable as low-income, struggling, and imperfect. Readers may identify with these gritty characters."  — Tri-State YA Book Review Committee
"Grant is adept at creating highly engaging stories...The plot is briskly paced and straightforward, and is likely to capture the interest of contemporary teen readers. The dialogue is snappy and realistic, and Paddy's first-person narration allows readers to easily understand his motivations and point of view throughout the story...Accessible and compelling."  — Atlantic Books Today

Biographical note

Vicki Grant left her career in advertising and television to write her first novel. B Negative is her sixth book, following Comeback and Nine Doors. Vicki’s books have gone on to win many awards, including the prestigious Arthur Ellis Award. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her family.