• Age: 12 to 18
• Grade: 8 to 12
• Reading age: 12 to 18

Key Selling Points

• In this paranormal thriller, a teenager tries to solve the mystery of her friend’s death, with the help of a ghost.
• The main character is dyslexic but that is incidental to the storyline.
• The author is a special education teacher who teaches students with dyslexia.
• One of the first titles in the new Orca Anchor line of hi-lo books with reading levels of 1.0 to 2.0.
• Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.

Mary Jennifer Payne's profile page

• Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Mary Jennifer Payne is a graduate of the Humber School of Creative Writing and the author of a number of works for young people, including the Orca Soundings title Enough. She works as a special education teacher and lives in Toronto.

“Payne has packed strong characters and a captivating story into 66 pages, with themes of friendship, death, and loyalties, with a mention of dyslexia.”

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“Gives readers an edge-of-the-seat experience…A terrific story, blending the theme of grief and bereavement with the excitement of the supernatural and murder mystery genres. Highly Recommended.”

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Payne effectively uses simple vocabulary and short chapters to tell a story that is full of suspense and intrigue and made even more accessible through the book’s physical design.”

Kirkus Reviews