Orca Currents are short, high-interest novels with relatable themes written specifically for middle-school students reading below grade level. Reading levels from grade 2.0 to 5.0.
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Junkyard Dog
At his new job taking care of guard dogs, Justin discovers that the working dogs are being mistreated.
Struck
When Claire starts to experience success she'd never dreamed possible, she worries that a magical event is the cause.
Fraud Squad
Robyn, Nick and Trevor learn about paleontology as they try to solve a mystery at a local dinosaur dig.
Perfect Revenge
Stripped of her popularity, Lizzie is willing to do anything to exact her revenge. She's even willing to turn to magic.
Explore
Mike explores the world of outdoor recreation and discovers a new side of himself.
Watch Me
Kaz, troubled by his father's absence and a learning disability, discovers the real consequences of crime when he steals a watch from an elderly woman.
Bio-pirate
Three amateur sleuths learn about biological piracy in their pursuit of stolen research.
Marked
When Colin accepts a summer job he doesn't expect to become a criminal suspect.
Finding Elmo
Tim loves his job at the family pet store, but he questions his father's leadership when a bird is stolen at a public event.
Cracked
Trevor, Nick and Courtney solve the mystery of the bobsled saboteur.
Spoiled Rotten
Jessica must trek through bear country to save her stepsister.


