New Releases by K. L. Denman

Key Selling Points: This story explores speculative fiction grounded in a real-world setting, which works well in a short format and will appeal to reluctant readers. A strong female friendship between two independent and entrepreneurial girls forms the basis of this story. The high-concept idea is in line with popular media such as Stranger Things and Peripheral. The book has many different discussion points and includes themes of responsibility, grief, psychic powers, religion, conflict, family history and romance. Enhanced features (highly-readable font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers. K.L. Denman is the author of the Orca Currents titles Destination Human and Agent Angus.

Sixteen-year-old Declan dreams of becoming a professional reporter, but he''s still in high school, and as the editor of his school paper, he covers school dances ? not exactly ?news.? He gets his chance for a big scoop when another student shows him part of an email written by the principal that discusses implanting students with microchips. Declan, outraged at the idea, publishes the story online without taking the time to do any additional research or fact checking. The story goes viral. Unfortunately, it''s also wrong. His mistake gets him suspended from school, and causes him to question the role of the media and his prospects for the future.

In this high-interest novel for middle readers, boy-crazy Kiara convinces studious Jane to create a questionnaire to help find her soulmate.

Jay and his group, the Lunar Ticks, prepare for a battle of the bands competition to win time in a recording studio.

This Teaching Guide provides age-appropriate discussion questions and lessons about literary devices, relevant vocabulary, grammar points and more.