Wild Ride
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Book Information

  • Series: Lorimer SideStreets
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 15 July 2005
  • Copyright Year: 2005
  • ISBN: 9781550288803
  • Page Count: 168
  • Dimensions: 4.25" x 7"
  • Interest ages: 14-18
  • Reading level: Grade 3

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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.

About the Author

Jacqueline Guest
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

"[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

Awards

Arthur Ellis Award for Best Juvenile Crime Book
2006
Golden Eagle Children's Choice Book Award
2007

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories

Subjects

Author Identity, Author Identity: Indigenous Authors, Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Fiction: Indigenous

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