Chill
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2006
- Category
- Bullying, Art, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551435077
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $9.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781551436708
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $16.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554695935
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $0.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 12 to 18
- Grade: 8 to 12
- Reading age: 12 to 18
Description
Chill has always been different, but the way he deals with his disability and his art have given him the power to survive the horrors of high school. When a new teacher arrives, determined to crush his students' spirit, Chill decides to fight back and risk everything. A story of doing the right thing and standing up for yourself—and your friends.
About the author
Awards
- Commended, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
- Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
Excerpt: Chill (by (author) Colin Frizzell)
Chill's foot dragged behind him like a murder victim being taken to a shallow grave by a killer too weak to do the job—but he still stood straighter than any other kid in school.
Editorial Reviews
"Perfect for struggling and reluctant readers."
School Library Journal
"Frizzell mixes the right ingredients to please middle school boys."
TeensReadToo.com
"The author has succeeded in capturing what teens think and feel. Highly recommended."
Canadian Book Review Annual
"Frizzell reaches deep into the psyche of high school students...[and] respectfully emulates the voice of a teen."
CM Magazine
"This is a perfect title for struggling readers and will appeal to a variety of teen readers."
NMRLS Youth Services Book Review
"A good read for all teens, especially for the less popular and the artistically inclined...one of the better Orca Soundings."
KLIATT