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Wild Ride
by Jacqueline Guest
In this sequel to Lightning Rider, January and her family have taken in an RCMP summer student as a boarder but it seems that her boarder may be involved in illegal activity that threatens the natural world she has taught January to respect.
In this sequel to Lightning Rider, January and her family have taken in an RCMP summer student as a boarder. When Willow Whitecloud pulls up on her Kawasaki ZX-10R, January takes an instant liking to her. Willow becomes both a friend and a spiritual guide, who helps January connect with her Native heritage. But January is shocked when a number of clues suggest that her mentor may be involved in illegal activity that threatens the natural world she has taught January to respect.
[Fry Reading Level - 3.3
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"Wide Ride introduces readers to some memorable characters and unique situations. Young adult readers, boys in particular, will enjoy reading about Willow and January's motorcycles, and mystery fans will appreciate the environmental 'whodunit.'"
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"[Jacqueline Guest incorporates into her stories Canadian history, current events and strong characters who usually come from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities."
Theresa Tayler, The Calgary Herald
"Young readers will enjoy this unpredictable fast-paced mystery that cleverly melds ancient native culture with the life of contemporary teenagers."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Awards
Arthur Ellis Award for Best Juvenile Crime Book
2006
Golden Eagle Children's Choice Book Award
2008
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Subjects
Author Identity, Author Identity: Indigenous Authors, Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Indigenous
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