Aftershock
Aug 2023 · Orca Book Publishers
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About this eBook
Key Selling Points
- Estranged half sisters band together in order to survive the terrifying aftermath of a devastating earthquake.
- Family dynamics as well as themes of facing fears, survival and teamwork are explored.
- The story follows the gripping journey of the sisters as they travel on foot and hitchhike from the real town of Mission to Richmond, British Columbia.
- This is a thrilling, realistic depiction of what experiencing a high-magnitude earthquake and its aftermath might be like.
- Gabrielle Prendergast has written four other hi-lo titles, as well as books in other genres, including the award-winning Zero Repeat Forever, a fast-paced sci-fi fantasy.
- Includes a map of the area traversed by the sisters during the disaster.
- Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
About the author
Gabrielle Prendergast is an award-winning writer, teacher and designer. She has written many books for young people, including the BC Book Prize–winning Zero Repeat Forever and the Westchester Award winner Audacious. She is also the author of the Faerie Woods series in the Orca Currents line, which includes The Crosswood, The Wherewood and The Overwood. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her family.
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