Young Adult Fiction Law & Crime
Impact
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2009
- Category
- Law & Crime, General (see also headings under Social Themes), Death & Dying
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551439952
- Publish Date
- Apr 2009
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554696437
- Publish Date
- Apr 2009
- List Price
- $8.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 12 to 18
- Grade: 8 to 12
- Reading age: 12 to 18
Description
Jordan's brother was killed two years ago in what appeared to be a random act. Now, as the family reads their impact statements in court before the suspect is sentenced, a different story emerges. Maybe this was not a random act. Maybe Jordan knows more than he is saying. What was the impact of that violent act? And who set the wheels in motion?
About the author
James C. Dekker is a first-time author and a fresh new voice in teen fiction. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, and, as far as he knows, is not known to police.
Awards
- Short-listed, Forest of Reading Golden Oak Award
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
- Commended, TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee Book of Note
Excerpt: Impact (by (author) James C. Dekker)
"Mark was my firstborn son," my father says, reading the words he has written. "He was a good boy and a hard worker. His mother and I were so proud of him"
But that didn't stop someone from killing him.
Editorial Reviews
"Students, particularly boys, who are struggling to read, may be intrigued by this story of revengeful stalking, murder and betrayal."
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