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Heather M. O'Connor

Canadian children's author

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Tag: online book launch party

Treasure Hunt – Week 2

December 15, 2015January 10, 2016 merlinwrites

Clue 2 in my Orca Book treasure hunt is found in the title of an upcoming book by Robin Stevenson.
If you collect all 7 clues, you could win $50 in Orca Books. And new books are the best treasure of all.

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Treasure Hunt! – The first clue

December 1, 2015January 10, 2016 merlinwrites

Come on in! You got here just in time. We’re about to start a treasure hunt.
I’ll post a new clue here every two weeks between December 1 and February 23. Collect all 7 words, and send them to me by March 14…

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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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