On Cue

Orca Currents

by Cristy Watson

tagged: special needs, theater

Description

Randi wants to be an actress and is excited about practicing her craft in drama class. So she is devastated to learn the program has been cut. When her friends put together a successful proposal to have drama class taught as an extracurricular activity, Randi is thrilled. Until the reality sinks in. Extracurriculars are scheduled after school, and after school Randi is expected to take care of her special-needs brother. Can Randi find a way to make it all work out?

About the Author

Cristy Watson is an award-winning writer and retired elementary-middle school teacher. She is the author of several books for young readers including On Cue, Room 555, Living Rough and Benched in the Orca Currents line. Cristy’s poetry has appeared in CV2 Magazine, The Poetry Marathon Anthology and the Worth More Standing Anthology. She loves volunteering at the Surrey International Writer’s Conference and the Beach House Theatre, as well as offering her time judging Creative Writing Contests for writers of all ages.

Age:: 9 to 12
Grade:: 4 to 7
Reading age:: 9 to 12

Awards

Short-listed, PNBA Book Award
Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Reviews

"Well-presented and believable on every level."

— Resource Links

“Straightforward vocabulary makes the book accessible to a wide range of students, but the text is not so simple that it becomes noticeable...Any youth could find something to relate to in this book...A good text to introduce students to the concept of empathy. Recommended.”

— CM Magazine

"Features compelling characters and realistic dialogue."

— VOYA Magazine

"Watson's high-low offering is a sensitive look at one sibling's struggle with and sacrifice for her brother...Toby is a well-rounded character...quite satisfying."

— Booklist Online

On Cue

Orca Currents

by Cristy Watson

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