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Firewall

Firewall

Sean Rodman (Author) See More (4)
Hi-Lo
Orca Soundings
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Science Fiction
General
Orca Book Publishers
8 - 12
12 -
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Paperback
9781459814530
$9.95 CAD
English
10/03/2017

PDF [Fixed Format]
9781459814547
$7.99 CAD
English
10/03/2017

EPUB [reflow]
9781459814554
$7.99 CAD
English
10/03/2017

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Description


Josh deals with his problems by escaping into his favorite video game, but his virtual refuge is starting to get a little too real.

Josh is a gamer. After his parents' divorce and his move from Chicago to a small town where he doesn't know anybody, he copes by staying up way too late playing Killswitch online. Then he discovers a "mod" version of the game that is an exact reproduction of his new town. Strange things start to happen in the game, and they are somehow connected with events in the real world.

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.

Sean Rodman

Author Bio


Sean Rodman is the author of numerous books for young people, including One Last Job in the Orca Anchor line and The Bodyguard and Firewall in the Orca Soundings line. Sean is the executive director of Story Studio, a charity that inspires, educates and empowers youth to be great storytellers. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Prizes


  • CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2018

Review Quotes


"Readers, reluctant and avid alike, will be quickly drawn into Josh's lonely world…It reads almost too quickly."  — School Library Journal
"Rodman is a capable storyteller, and the portrayals of high school kids is quite good—there is no whiff of 'hello, fellow kids'-type failed attempts to capture the youth of today in this book. With good pacing and an interesting plot, Firewall will appeal to reluctant teen readers."  — CM Magazine
"Firewall zips along without sacrificing character development or writing quality…A gripping read that doesn't underestimate the intelligence of its reader."  — Resource Links

Biographical note


Sean Rodman’s interest in writing for teenagers came out of working at schools around the world. In Australia, he taught ancient history to future Olympic athletes. Closer to home, he worked with students from over 100 countries at a nonprofit international school. He is currently the executive director of the Story Studio Writing Society, a charity dedicated to unleashing the creativity of young writers and improving literacy. Sean lives in Victoria, British Columbia.