Children's Fiction Mysteries & Detective Stories
Lark Has the Shivers
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2022
- Category
- Mysteries & Detective Stories, Humorous Stories, Chapter Books, Pets
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459826052
- Publish Date
- Mar 2022
- List Price
- $7.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459826076
- Publish Date
- Mar 2022
- List Price
- $9.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 6 to 8
- Grade: 1 to 3
- Reading age: 6 to 8
Description
Key Selling Points
- Eight-year-old twins turned private investigators are the main characters in this original and amusing series.
- The main character struggles with dyslexia but demonstrates various tricks throughout the story that she uses to work with her learning disability.
- The latest in the Lark and Connor Ba Detective series, Lark Has the Shivers focuses on the importance of working together, perseverance and trusting your gut.
- Featuring a diverse family, Korean and Kenyan (Swahili), with vocabulary and customs featured in the story.
- Using a dyslexia-friendly font, the book introduces readers to idioms and advanced vocabulary via Lark’s point of view and includes a section at the end that explains the words and figures of speech used.
- Fast-paced plots, child-friendly intrigue, accessible language and short chapters featuring black-and-white illustrations make this series perfect for emergent readers.
About the authors
Marcus Cutler is a freelance children's illustrator from Ontario, Canada. His work has appeared in magazines, books, apps and more and he has worked with a variety of clients including chickaDEE Magazine, OWL Magazine, Macmillan Publishers and Parks Canada. He is the illustrator of the Lark Ba Detective series, The Owl and the Two Rabbits and The Walrus and the Caribou. He lives in Tecumseh, Ontario.
Editorial Reviews
“The book is well organized with short chapters, well-paced for good mystery development, and includes fun, evenly spaced sketch drawings…Realistic and relatable for children.”
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“Deen once again provides an exciting and amusing story for her readers...Emergent readers will enjoy this engaging early chapter book. Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Deen continues to frankly depict Lark’s struggles with dyslexia, and the twins’ Korean-Kenyan heritage shines throughout the story. Cutler’s grayscale illustrations reflect diversity in the supporting characters.”
School Library Journal (SLJ)
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