Description
Sixteen-year-old Kat and her mom haven't seen much of each other since Kat's father died last year.
Her mom has taken over the family trucking business and has been away a lot. She promised that Kat could join her on her next run, a journey across the frozen Manitoba lake known as the "winter road." But at the last minute she changes her mind. Kat, who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, stows away in the back of the semi instead. By the time her mother discovers her, it's too late to turn back.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade 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.
Author Bio
Kristin Butcher is the author of several books for young readers, including The Trouble with Liberty and The Hemingway Tradition in the Orca Soundings collection. Kristin lives in Campbell River, British Columbia.
Prizes
- CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended 2018
Review Quotes
"One of my favourite things about Orca titles is how often I end up learning things from them, and this novel is no exception…Winter Road is a simply written, interesting story that would be suitable for late elementary or junior high readers."
— CM: Canadian Review of MaterialsBiographical note
Kristin Butcher is the author of many books for young people, including Alibi and Cabin Girl in the Orca Currents line. She taught a variety of subjects, from primary to high-school level, before becoming an author. She has always had a wild imagination and is pretty sure she’ll never run out of ideas for stories. Kristin lives in Campbell River, British Columbia.
