The King of Jam Sandwiches

The King of Jam Sandwiches
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459825586

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Key Selling Points In The King of Jam Sandwiches , ayoung teen is afraid to let anyone know what is going on at home. This book examines the effects of mental illness, poverty and parental neglect. This is a very personal story for Eric Walters, informed by his own experience. Eric Walters has written over 100 books and is an avid presenter visiting thousands of students each year.

Tagged

Tagged
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2013-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1459801695

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Oswald uses graffiti to fight back against an over-bearing politician.

Branded

Branded
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2010-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1554692679

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Ian learns that the company that makes the uniforms for his school is reputed to use child labor.

House Party

House Party
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1551437414

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Casey wanted a party, not a riot.

Don't Stand So Close to Me

Don't Stand So Close to Me
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459827899

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Key Selling Points In Don't Stand So Close to Me an eighth grader and her friends adjust to life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The book is set in real time during a worldwide historical event and, while it examines the harsh realities of a global pandemic, it ultimately shares a message of coming together and having hope. The book was produced in less than one month, an unprecedented publishing event; it was written and released during the same pandemic it is set in. A portion of the sales will be donated to Lakeside HOPE House in the author's hometown of Guelph, Ontario. HOPE House offers immediate relief and ongoing support to those in need as well as programs and community projects that challenge the stigmas surrounding poverty. With increasing financial insecurity for many due to COVID-19, their work is now more important than ever.

Houston, Is There A Problem?

Houston, Is There A Problem?
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459828755

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Key Selling Points A young teen earns a scholarship to go to space camp. The first in the Teen Astronauts series featuring Houston at space camp. Examines themes of perseverance, leadership and growth mindset. This is an adventure story with an exciting setting: astronaut training camp. Eric Walters is very well known to librarians and booksellers.

Grind

Grind
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2004-09-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1554696313

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Philip lives for skateboarding. School is merely the break between trying to land a difficult jump and outrunning the security guards. When he and his best friend Wally meet a professional skateboarder who videotapes himself for his website, Philip thinks they can do it too—and make money at the same time. When they start getting hits on their website—and making money—they start to feel the pressure to do more and more dangerous stunts. Also available in Spanish or French.

Juice

Juice
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2005-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1551433516

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When a new coach comes to their school, Michael and his teammates are convinced that steroids are the way to compete.

The Giant Jam Sandwich

The Giant Jam Sandwich
Author: John Vernon Lord
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-08-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054466423X

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In this funny and zany picture book, villagers make a giant jam sandwich to trap the wasps that have invaded their town. It's a dark day for Itching Down. Four million wasps have just descended on the town, and the pests are relentless! What can be done? Bap the Baker has a crazy idea that just might work. Young readers will love this lyrical, rhyming text as they watch the industrious citizens of Itching Down knead, bake, and slather the biggest wasp trap there ever was! Don't miss this classic funny read-aloud picture book!

Overdrive

Overdrive
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2004-04-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1554696860

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A street race ends in a tragic accident. Jake's friends tell him to run, but he doesn't know if he can—or should—run from the truth. Jake has finally got his driver's license, and tonight he has his brother's car as well. He and his friend Mickey take the car out and cruise the strip. When they challenge another driver to a street race, a disastrous chain reaction causes an accident. Jake and Mickey leave the scene, trying to convince themselves they were not involved. Jake finds he cannot pretend it didn't happen and struggles with deciding on the right thing to do. Should he pretend he was not involved? Or should he go to the police?