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By (author):
Sylvia Olsen
9781551434629
Paperback, Trade
English
Young Adult : Age (years) from 12, Grade (CAN) from 8 - 12, Grade (US) from 8 - 12, Reading age from 12
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
Vancouver Island
Sep 01, 2005
$9.95 CAD
Active 4.25 x 7 x 0.3 in | 100 gr 128 pages FSC certified – mixed sources C016245 Orca Book Publishers
Active 4.25 x 7 x 0.3 in | 100 gr 128 pages FSC certified – mixed sources C016245 Orca Book Publishers
CCBC Our Choice 2006, Commended
White Ravens List 2006, Commended
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The lines that divide are not always solid.
Vince lives in a small town—a town that is divided right down the middle by race. The unspoken rule has been there as long as Vince remembers and no one challenges it. But when Vince's friend Sherry starts seeing an Indigenous boy, Vince is outraged—until he notices Raedawn, a girl from the reserve. Trying to balance his community's prejudices with his shifting alliances, Vince is forced to take a stand, and see where his heart will lead him.
Vince lives in a small town—a town that is divided right down the middle by race. The unspoken rule has been there as long as Vince remembers and no one challenges it. But when Vince's friend Sherry starts seeing an Indigenous boy, Vince is outraged—until he notices Raedawn, a girl from the reserve. Trying to balance his community's prejudices with his shifting alliances, Vince is forced to take a stand, and see where his heart will lead him.
Sylvia Olsen is an award-winning author of many books, including young adult novels, first readers, picture books, history and personal-essay. She also writes about knitting and designs knitting patterns. Sylvia teaches First Nations housing management at Vancouver Island University and works toward creating new housing opportunities on reserves in Canada. Sylvia lives in North Saanich, British Columbia on W_SÁNEC territory.
"[Sylvia Olsen] knows what it is like to walk the line between white and Indian culture, and she is fair in her presentation of those on both sides of the line. Worth acquiring for any senior high school library collection. Recommended." - CM Magazine
“The author effectively writes scenes that leave the reader squirming for a positive resolution, and shine a light on intolerance and stereotypes. Kudos for addressing tough issues in an accessible manner.” - Hip Librarian's Book Blog
