2 Novels by Don Aker
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Overview: Born in 1955 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Don Aker grew up in rural Hants County. He later attended Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where he received his Bachelor of Arts (1976), Bachelor of Education (1977), and Master of Education (1991) degrees. He has been a classroom teacher since 1977, and he currently works as Literacy Mentor for the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board. The father of two daughters, he lives in Middleton, Nova Scotia, with his wife, who is his "first editor."
Genre: Fiction | Children/Young Adult
The Space Between
Just dumped by his girlfriend, Jace Antonakos has recorded a proclamation in a notebook his English teacher made him take on his winter vacation to the Mayan Riviera: I’ m going to Mexico to get laid. The fact that he’ s only days away from turning 18 and still a virgin has Jace spooked, and he figures that Playa del Carmen’ s golden beaches draped with equally golden girls should increase his odds of success. On the other hand, the fact that he’ s travelling with his mother, his aunt and his nine-year-old autistic brother just about kills that bet. Then he meets Kate, who he thinks might be just the person to help him with his " problem." If only he knew what to say to her. Nothing new there — no one in his family has been talking much after what happened to his older brother, Stefan. Until now, the no-talking thing has been working for Jace, who has kept a secret from everyone — including himself — for nearly a year. Opening up to someone may be way more than he can handle.
One On One
All 11-year-old Jared St. George can think about is making his school basketball team. What Jared refuses to think about is math, and the fact that he’ s failing it. The problem is tough: a poor math grade plus an unsympathetic coach equals no basketball team. Jared’ s only hope is peer tutoring from Ellie Brejovic, the weirdo classmate whom everyone teases. To his surprise, Ellie makes math make sense, except that Jared would rather admit to cheating than let the guys know about her. Turns out that’ s the really big mistake, one that could cost Jared not just a spot on the team, but something far more valuable. One on One is Don Aker’ s new novel for middle readers, a story that taps into the classic "making the team" dilemma with authentic characters, intelligent plotting and terrific writing. Kids who live to play basketball will love this book; kids who live to read will love it too.
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