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Series: Lorimer SideStreets
Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication Date: 16 November 2004
Copyright Year: 2004
ISBN: 9781550288469
Page Count: 192
Dimensions: 4.25" x 7"
Interest ages: 14-18
Reading level: Grade 4

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by Jacqueline Guest

Tia is spending the summer working at a special ranch for 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 when money goes missing, all fingers point to the troubled teen.

Edgy and suspenseful young adult fiction that explores topics teens want to read about.

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.

About the Author

JACQUELINE GUEST is a Metis writer who lives in Bragg Creek, Alberta. She is the author of 10 previous Lorimer novels, including Hat Trick, Free Throw, Rookie Season, and A Goal in Sight, which are Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice selections, and the SideStreets novels Lightening Rider, Racing Fear and At Risk. A Goal in Sight was also nominated for a Golden Eagle Award.

Reviews

"At Risk moves along quickly, the dialogue is authentic...and the characters are completely credible. You don't have to like horses to enjoy At Risk, but if you do, you'll enjoy it even more. Definitely recommended for young adult school library collections."

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"At Risk is an insightful glimpse into the dark world of street teens. The emphasis on positive rehabilitation makes it a worthwhile read for both teens and parents. A well written page-turner, highly recommended."

Constable G.P. Tourond, RCMP, Retired