Firebreak by Jennifer Phillips
High school junior Alia is good at sports but struggles with schoolwork, hindered by her learning disabilities. The latest history assignment on genocide is just more homework to be endured. That's until a troubling conversation with her beloved grandmother reluctantly jolts Alia into action. Between the country's shifting mood toward the elderly and new government programs championed as practical ways to deal with a burgeoning elderly population, Alia fears that senior citizens are being targeted for something more ominous. To rally others and challenge the growing oppression, Alia will need to step up and speak out. But people tend to doubt Alia due to her learning difficulties. Can she get people to listen to her? More importantly, can she believe in herself?Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and themes that are relevant for high school students, Horizon's Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for teen reluctant readers. Horizon books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 14 and up.
Phillips, Jennifer: - Jennifer Phillips grew up in Alton, Illinois and lived right across the street from the Elijah Lovejoy memorial for a few years when she was small. A former newspaper reporter herself, she now lives in Shoreline, Washington. Jennifer writes stories that celebrate creativity, courage and determination. She loves opportunities to connect with readers of all ages about her books, as well as people on their own writing journeys. Visit her website at www.jenniferphillipsauthor.com for free extras about Elijah Lovejoy and the subjects of her other books.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781631638404 |
| ISBN 10 | 1631638408 |
| Title | Firebreak |
| Author | Jennifer Phillips |
| Series | Horizon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Jolly Fish Press |
| Year published | 2024-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |