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Heather M. O'Connor

Canadian children's author

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Category: Books and authors

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.

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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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Treasure Hunt – Week 5

January 26, 2016January 8, 2016 merlinwrites

David Wright and Luc Bouchard have teamed up to provide Clue 5. Their book is about 2 teens who play American football. Set in Paris, it tackles racism and anti-Islamic tension. These are timely topics after the deadly terrorist attacks in that city last November.

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Treasure Hunt – Week 4

January 12, 2016January 10, 2016 merlinwrites

Welcome back to my Orca Book treasure hunt. Monique Polak’s fingerprints are all over Clue 4. She buried it in the title of her upcoming book about a forensic science camp. Can you dig it up?

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What’s inside the teachers’ guide?

January 8, 2016January 14, 2016 merlinwrites
hands in for a cheer

Writing the author’s note made me think really hard about the book’s themes and characters. What was the most important part of the story? The takeaway? The message?

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Reviews

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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