In the Clear

Orca, 2001 (Gr. 4-7) Pauline survives the horrors of polio and dreams of playing hockey.

AWARDS

Silver Birch Award 2002 Finalist

“The freedom that Pauline feels when her dad helps her become a hockey player in their backyard rink is palpable.” School Library Journal

“I always thought no book could beat J.K. Rowling’s but In the Clear is better than any book I have ever read.” Nancy Janet Cruz, Grade 6