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Zoë's caught the racing bug. Not only is she following in the tire tracks of her older brother as a rally racer, she thinks she might even have the stuff to become a racecar engineer one day. But Zoë's mother has another dream for her daughter, and it's called "Zoë Kendall, M.D." In this fast-action sequel to Racing Fear, Zoë must learn to stand up to her mother's good intentions before her true aspirations come to a screeching halt.

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the SideStreets series. SideStreets are edgy, fast-paced novels that combine real-world themes and believable characters to make for short, heart-stopping books — sure to engage the most reluctant reader.

Interest age: From 13 To 17
Fry Reading Level [grade]: 4.6
Lexile Reading Level: 800L

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136 pages | 4.25" x 7.00"

Jan and her new family have moved to Banff, Alberta and when Willow Whitecloud, an RCMP Summer Student, comes to live with them, things start to happen.

Is it coincidence that a rash of grizzly bear poaching begins soon after Willow arrives? And what's with Willow's strange religious beliefs? She smudges, believes in evil wittigos and is sure Jan has a spirit helper. When Jan compares Willow's spiritual beliefs with her own mainstream religious background, conflicts arise that she can't deal with alone.

An action packed read with fast motorcycles, computer hacking and evil spirits all clashing to make this book a truly Wild Ride!

Educator & Series Information
SideStreets are edgy, fast-paced novels, that combine real-world themes and believable characters to make for short heart-stopping books - sure to engage the most reluctant reader.

Interest age: From 12 To 17
Fry Reading Level [grade]: 3.3
Lexile Reading Level: 770L

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168 pages | 4.25" x 7.00"

Tia is spending the summer working at a special ranch designed to "scare straight" at-risk youth. She tries to bond with Sage, a street kid who has been given one last chance to get her life together. But Sage resists Tia's overtures, and when money goes missing, all fingers point to the troubled teen. At Risk combines a satisfying mystery plot with a sympathetic portrayal of teens grappling with dark pasts and uncertain futures.

Educator & Series Information
Interest age: From 13 To 17
Fry Reading Level [grade]: 4.6
Lexile Reading Level: 760L

SideStreets are edgy, fast-paced novels, that combine real-world themes and believable characters to make for short heart-stopping books - sure to engage the most reluctant reader.

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192 pages | 4.25" x 7.00"

Trent and Adam were best friends and rally racing buddies until a terrible accident, when Adam was at the wheel, puts Trent in the hospital. After a long separation, the teens try to pick up their friendship where it left off, but Adam's guilty feelings and Trent's odd behaviour make it tough. Why is Trent hanging around Marcus, a guy he says he can't stand? And why isn't his Ritalin working anymore?

When Adam discovers Trent is dealing with the dark side, it's a race to save his friend from himself. Racing Fear is an action-packed ride that takes a hard look at the selling of prescription drugs.

Educator & Series Information
SideStreets are edgy, fast-paced novels, that combine real-world themes and believable characters to make for short heart-stopping books - sure to engage the most reluctant reader.

Interest age: From 13 To 17
Fry Reading Level [grade]: 5.2
Lexile Reading Level: 760L

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160 pages | 4.25" x 7.00"

When January Fournier arrives at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, her brother Grey is barely clinging to life in intensive care after a horrible motorcycle crash. She''s devastated--but things get worse when the police accuse Grey of a string of bike thefts, claims he''s in no condition to dispute.

Jan decides she''s the only person who can uncover the truth and sets out to find the real thief. Soon, however, she finds her efforts blocked by a police officer who''s determined to see Grey convicted. In pursuit of the truth Jan has to pilot her own bike through the twisting switchbacks of Kananaskis County, with both her fate and that of her brother hanging on the edge of disaster.

Lightning Rider is the story of a young Metis woman''s determination to see her brother vindicated--whatever the cost.

Educator & Series Information
SideStreets are edgy, fast-paced novels, that combine real-world themes and believable characters to make for short heart-stopping books - sure to engage the most reluctant reader.

Additional Information
168 pages | 4.25" x 7.00"