Winter Road - (Orca Currents) 2nd Edition by Kristin Butcher (Paperback)

About the Book

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Kat stows away in her mother's semitruck on a dangerous trek across a frozen lake.

Book Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Kat and her mom haven't seen much of each other since Kat's father died last year.

Her mom has taken over the family trucking business and has been away a lot. She promised that Kat could join her on her next run, a journey across the frozen Manitoba lake known as the "winter road." But at the last minute she changes her mind. Kat, who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, stows away in the back of the semi instead. By the time her mother discovers her, it's too late to turn back.

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

"One of my favourite things about Orca titles is how often I end up learning things from them, and this novel is no exception...Winter Road is a simply written, interesting story that would be suitable for late elementary or junior high readers."

-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"The writing is straightforward with uncomplicated, short sentences, but [the] plotline is immersive. Written between a third and fourth grade reading level, this [book] will particularly appeal to middle school hi-lo readers."-- "School Library Journal (SLJ)"

"Butcher tells this story simply while keeping the reader wanting to read more and allowing the reader to experience the thrill and fear of being on the 'winter road.' I would definitely add this title to any middle or high school library."-- "School Library Connection"

About the Author

Kristin Butcher is the author of many books for young people, including Alibi and Cabin Girl in the Orca Currents line. She taught a variety of subjects, from primary to high-school level, before becoming an author. She has always had a wild imagination and is pretty sure she'll never run out of ideas for stories. Kristin lives in Campbell River, British Columbia.