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Heather M. O'Connor

Canadian children's author

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    • Wiijibibamatoon-Anangoonan
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The inspiration for Fast Friends

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 merlinwrites
Cover art for Fast Friends
Fast Friends, Newsbook trailer, Fast Friends, inclusion, picture book, Scholastic Canada

Hear a reading from Fast Friends

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 merlinwrites
Cover art for Fast Friends
Fast Friends, Newsbook trailer, Fast Friends, inclusion, picture book, Scholastic Canada

O Captain! My Captain!

April 4, 2016January 8, 2016 merlinwrites
free kick

The fourth and final deleted scene about Jonesy, who was banished to the Island of Lost Characters…

Betting GameBetting Game, character, deleted scenes, editing, extras, Jonesy, soccer

Treasure Hunt – Week 7

February 23, 2016January 10, 2016 merlinwrites

Last week of my Orca Book treasure hunt. This clue is the easiest of all. Enter before March 14 for a chance to win $50 in Orca Books.

Books and authorsonline book launch party, Orca, Orca authors, treasure hunt

Treasure Hunt – Week 6

February 9, 2016January 8, 2016 merlinwrites

Welcome back to my Orca Book treasure hunt. Clue 6 is hidden in a book about the Franklin Expedition, written by John Wilson.

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O’Connor will keep the game’s fans close with plenty of in-the-know soccer patter, but she will also draw other readers with the story of Jack’s slow absorption into a gambling…...

Kirkus Reviews

Tight and authentic sports action combined with engaging characters make this title great for sports fans as well as readers who enjoy action and drama.

School Library Journal

The fast-paced writing has enough soccer action to keep reluctant readers turning the pages, and the gambling intrigue, along with a side plot involving a new player on Jack’s team,...

Booklist

O'Connor deals with topics that would be well worth discussing with almost any teen: the value of team-work; honesty; and ethics. I will certainly include Betting Game in our curriculum...

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

Betting Game easily captivated my interest with its action and suspense and honest teen characters… The kind of read that will grip both sports fans and reluctant readers.

CanLit for LittleCanadians

A fast paced, entertaining read that will really appeal to all soccer players, both boys and girls, especially those struggling to sustain a reading habit.

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