Oh Brother - (Orca Currents) 2nd Edition by Sonya Spreen Bates (Paperback)

About the Book

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Lauren is worried about what will happen when her new friends realize her brother is disabled.

Book Synopsis

Moving to a new city and a new school is never easy.

So Lauren is relieved when Callie, Treena and Maddy welcome her into their group. But then Lauren witnesses their reaction to a first-grader in a wheelchair. That kid is her little brother, Will. But she's afraid that if she tells them, they may not want to be friends with her. Soon Lauren finds herself living a double life as she struggles with the challenges of building new friendships and trying to make it up to Will for not acknowledging him at school. At some point Lauren will have to make a decision. What is more important--friends or family?

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Review Quotes

"Fast-moving plot, easy to read style and multiple conflicts combine to make this a perfect choice for a reading class discussion on inclusion."-- "Must Read Literature"

"Bates, in this novel, raises a number of issues...Readers are witness to what constitutes true friendship. Readers also see how hard it is to navigate middle school. A must read."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"Well-intentioned tale of peer pressure and sibling bonds."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Sonya Spreen Bates is a Canadian writer living in South Australia. She has written several books for children and adults and has been published in Australia and New Zealand as well as in Canada. She is also trained as a speech-language pathologist and works with children who have communication difficulties.