Trial by Fire - by Sheila Dalton (Paperback)

About the Book

Raised by a white mother and never having known his native father, Nathan must cope with prejudice and stereotypes. When he meets Sally, he finds someone who believes in him. But when Sally's house torched by an arsonist, suspicion falls on Nathan and he finds himself embroiled in an intrigue that threatens to drive the two teenagers apart.

Book Synopsis

Raised by a white mother and never having known his native father, Nathan must cope with prejudice and stereotypes. When he meets Sally, he finds someone who believes in him. But when Sally's house torched by an arsonist, suspicion falls on Nathan and he finds himself embroiled in an intrigue that threatens to drive the two teenagers apart.

About the Author

Sheila Dalton has published children's picture books, poetry, and adult novels. She won third prize for her play Legacy in the University of Toronto Playwriting Competition. Trial by Fire, her first YA novel, was shortlisted for the Arthur Ellis Award. She lives in Newmarket, Ontario.