Sudden Impact - Lesley Choyce [20]
Lesley Choyce is the author of over fifty books for children, young adults and adults, including two books in the Orca Soundings Series, Refuge Cove, and Thunderbowl. Lesley lives, surfs and performs spoken word in Nova Scotia.
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Orca Currents Novel
Wired by Sigmund Brouwer
I cut left to miss a boulder sticking out of the snow. I ducked beneath a branch. I hit a jump at freeway speed. It launched me into the air at least one story off the ground. I leaned forward and made sure my skis stayed straight.
I thumped back to earth and crouched low, so I would block less wind. At this speed, the trees on each side of the slope seemed like flashing fence boards.
Halfway down the run I knew I was skiing the best I ever had. If I kept pushing, I would easily stay at number one.
Beneath my helmet, I grinned my grin of fear. And as I cut into a steep turn, I saw it. But couldn’t believe it.
Wire. Black wire stretched between two trees at waist height. I was flashing toward it at thirty meters per second. Hitting the wire at that speed would slice me in two.
Spoiled Rotten by Dayle Campbell Gaetz
I landed heavily on the rough wood of the dock. Somehow I tripped over the rope in my hand and fell sideways. But I never let go of that rope. I scrambled to my feet and eased the boat against the dock.
Dad stepped off to tie the stern rope while I tied the bow. I waited for him to say, “Nice work,” or, “Well done,” or maybe, “Sorry I yelled at you,” but he didn’t even look my way. He patted the pockets of his shorts. “Anyone seen my wallet?” he asked.
Amy appeared from nowhere. “I’ll get it, Dad,” she said and disappeared into the cabin.
I stared after her. Dad? Since when was he her dad? This kid wanted everything that was mine.
Table of Contents
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen