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Under Fire - (Orca Anchor) by Gabrielle Prendergast (Paperback)

Under Fire - (Orca Anchor) by  Gabrielle Prendergast (Paperback) - 1 of 1
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Highlights

  • Sixteen-year-old Poppy doesn't mind responsibility.
  • 12 Years
  • 7.4" x 4.9" Paperback
  • 96 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Action & Adventure
  • Series Name: Orca Anchor

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About the Book



In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Poppy and her brother are home alone when a nearby wildfire builds and threatens to burn down their farm.



Book Synopsis



Sixteen-year-old Poppy doesn't mind responsibility.

So when Poppy's widowed dad leaves her and her brother while he helps fight a distant wildfire, she's confident she can manage. Her brother Jed has a disability and sometimes needs support, but there's plenty to keep them both busy around the house and the farm. They'll be fine. Then the wind changes and the wildfire heads straight for the farm. With no word from their dad, Poppy and Jed know they should get to safety, but what will they do with the farm animals? As the air fills with smoke and flames flicker on the horizon, Poppy and Jed must gather their unlucky collection of animals and make a desperate escape.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen 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.



From the Back Cover



Front cover tag line: They were safe...until the wind changed. Back cover tag line: Will they survive the blaze? Sixteen-year-old Poppy doesn't mind being in charge. Her dad is away fighting a wildfire, but she knows she can take care of the farm and her brother, Jed. But then the wind changes, and the wildfire heads straight for the farm. With no word from their dad and with smoke and flames in sight, Poppy and Jed must work together to get to safety.



Review Quotes




"The action is compelling...a fast-paced, exciting survival tale for reluctant readers."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"



About the Author



Gabrielle Prendergast is the award-winning author of numerous books for children and teens. She won the BC Book Prize for her YA sci-fi novel Zero Repeat Forever and the Westchester Award for her YA novel Audacious. After years of working in social welfare and the music and film industries, Gabrielle began writing books when she became a mother, so she could work from home. She is the author of Aftershock and Flash Flood in the Orca Anchor series. Gabrielle lives in East Vancouver in a permanent state of "under construction."

Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 4.9 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Series Title: Orca Anchor
Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 96
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Theme: Survival Stories
Format: Paperback
Author: Gabrielle Prendergast
Language: English
Street Date: April 15, 2025
TCIN: 1001198924
UPC: 9781459838222
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-7232
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 4.9 inches width x 7.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.25 pounds
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