Publisher's Synopsis
Themes: Life Lessons, Values, Identity, Good vs. Evil, Temptation, Adventure, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Ken Talbot heads to Florida-where his real father lives-when he flunks out of college in Detroit. He hasn't seen the man in years. What will their reunion be like? But with a Category 5 hurricane heading their way, will he ever get the chance to find out? Written specifically for struggling readers to explore genres, like mysteries and science fiction, these fast-paced books hold student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title promote cognitive development by making students think about vocabulary, comprehension, character, and plot.
