Tick Tock Terror - (Orca Currents) by Melanie Jackson (Paperback)

About the Book

In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Conor gets in over his head when he agrees to hide a mysterious package at the top of an amusement park ride.

Book Synopsis

Conor loves to climb.

So when the crusty old manager of a thrill ride based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" challenges Conor to scale the ride in the dark of night and hide a package at the top, he foolishly accepts. But it isn't long before he realizes that he is now involved in something far more dangerous. What is in the package, and what does it have to do with Edgar Allan Poe? And why is the town bully so terrified of the old man? The more Conor learns, the deeper in trouble he gets.

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

"A short entertaining novel aimed at middle grade reluctant readers. It has a lot to recommend it...I quite enjoyed it."

-- "The Haunted Reading Room"

"Excitement and fear are the backbone of this story...The content will definitely hold the interest of teenagers...Perfect for reluctant readers or students reading below grade level."

-- "Must Read Literature"

"Jackson's gripping, first-person, plot-driven novel ask readers to consider self-confidence vs. over-active ego; right vs. wrong...A suspenseful addition to high-low collections. "

-- "Booklist"

"Appeal to a variety of readers, including readers of human interest, mystery, adventure and realistic fiction…In addition to being an excellent class novel for individual reading or as a read-aloud for the intended audience, would be an excellent addition for personal, class, school and public libraries. Highly Recommended."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"Will allow a young reader to get through it rapidly. The Poe references are entertaining...its simplicity fits, and the exposure to a literary legend such as Poe should prove beneficial and spark important conversations."-- "Resource Links"

About the Author

Melanie Jackson is the author of several Orca Currents titles, including Medusa's Scream, The Big Dip and Fast Slide. When not writing thrilling tales, she works as a business writer and editor. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.