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Five Novels by Lesley Choyce
Requirements: Sony Reader, MS Reader, Mobi Reader, 657, 626, 870 KB
Overview: American-born Canadian author, educator, publisher, editor, musician, and champion surfer Lesley Choyce has written numerous works of fiction for both adults and young adults, as well as nonfiction, science fiction, and poetry. He works some of his many interests—including nature and the environment, surfing, skateboarding, and music—into his novels. Choyce teaches part-time at Dalhousie University, runs Pottersfield Press and surfs year-round in the North Atlantic. His writing has earned him several awards, including two Dartmouth Book Awards and the Ann Connor Brimer Award. Lesley lives at Lawrencetown Beach, Nova Scotia.
Genre: Realistic Fiction

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Refuge Cove: Greg is an avid sailor. On a solo trip off the rugged Newfoundland coast, he stumbles upon a family of desperate refugees stranded in a lifeboat. Fearing for their lives if they are deported to their homeland, the family convinces Greg to help them, and keep their existence secret. He promises not to call the authorities and takes the family home. When his plan begins to unravel, and the family flees into the teeth of an oncoming storm, Greg goes after them. A thrilling story that demonstrates the importance of community and the power of conviction, Refuge Cove is also an exciting adventure.

Thunderbowl: Jeremy's band is hot—really hot. Thunderbowl is on the way up and they have had their first big break-a long-term gig at a local bar. The only problem is that while Jeremy should be doing his homework and keeping up in school, he is spending most nights in a rowdy club, trying to keep the band together while his life is falling apart. Trying to balance his dreams of success with the hard realities of the music business, Jeremy is forced to make some tough choices.

Sudden Impact: When Kurt is hurt in a soccer game and ends up in the hospital Tina tries to help him, but nobody will tell her what is wrong, and Kurt's parents don't want her around. Tina learns that Kurt needs a donor with a rare blood type, and she finds a match in Kurt's soccer rival Jason. Jason agrees to donate his blood to Kurt, but when Kurt disappears from the hospital, the situation becomes desperate. Then Kurt's rival is in a tragic accident that may change everything.

Wave Warrior: Ben is determined to learn to surf. In the rough North Atlantic waters near his home, only the tough can make it on the water. His first attempt is a disaster. Then he meets Ray, a surfing veteran from California. Ray promises to teach him to surf-and to face his inner demons. As Ben becomes more comfortable on his board he learns to face his fears and prove that he has what it takes to become a Wave Warrior.

Reaction: Zach and Ashley have been going out for a while, and things are going well-until Ashley finds out she is pregnant. She is angry and blames Zach. She wouldn't be in this state if he hadn't tried to take their relationship further than she wanted. Insistent at first on an abortion, she turns against Zach. Confused, Zach struggles with what he should do and what his responsibilities are. Coming to terms with the reactions of their families and friends, Zach realizes that this is a decision that he and Ashley must make together.

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