Thicker Than Water - (Orca Soundings) by Natasha Deen (Paperback)

About the Book

In this high-interest novel for teens, Zack has to decide between betraying a family member or losing a friend when an eighteen-year-old girl goes missing.

Book Synopsis

Zack Bernard has a thing for crime shows, especially the forensic-investigation kind.

So when his friend Ella goes missing, Zack can't help piecing together what he thinks is concrete evidence that could lead to her whereabouts. The problem is, it's all pointing toward his dad. He knows his dad is lying about not having seen Ella because Zack saw them together at the mall the day she disappeared. What he doesn't know is why. With the help of his friend Ayo, Zack tries to solve the mystery himself to avoid having to make the terrible choice between losing someone close to him and betraying his family.

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.

Review Quotes

"Readers will be enticed by the edgy theme and compelling story…multidimensional characters and briskly paced plot."-- "School Library Journal"

"Readers will definitely keep turning the pages…For reluctant readers with a taste for crime, this title should scratch the itch."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Action in Thicker Than Water will keep readers engaged. The moral pitfalls will present good discussion opportunities."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"Deen brings insight and complexity...I'll be looking for more from this talented author."-- "Resource Links"