The books in our New Series Canada are suitable for a wide variety of students as short novels for study, for independent reading, and for literature circle discussion. However, these novels have been carefully designed for a specific student--the reluctant reader in grades 5 to 10.

The program -- Features of the New Series Canada -- Ways to use the New Series Canada -- Plot synopsis -- About the author -- Author comments on Show off -- Introducing the novel -- "Vandalism or innocent fun?" -- Chapters 1-3 -- Sociogram -- Chapters 4-5 -- Understanding character -- Chapters 6-7 -- Nikki's choices -- Chapters 8-9 -- The story in pictures -- Using the BLMs -- Questioning the author -- SOS response -- Quiz: Show off -- Alternative assessments.