Zevi Takes the Spotlight

In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, thirteen-year-old Zevi uses his psychic abilities to save a famous actor's life on a movie set. Zevi is famous-for the wrong reason!
Can Zevi use his psychic powers to save the life of a famous movie star?

Sudden fame throws thirteen-year-old Zevi into the spotlight when the media discovers his secret abilities-and it's ruining his life! He wants fame as an actor, not as a psychic. So when Robert Lemon, a famous actor, comes to town to film a movie, Zevi hopes this is his chance to turn things around. Until he begins to sense that the star's life is in danger. When "accidents" start befalling Robert Lemon on the movie set, it's up to Zevi to use his gift to save the famous actor.
KEY SELLING POINTS

• Thirteen-year-old Zevi uses his psychic powers to save the life of a famous actor during the filming of a movie.

• This story examines the effects of fame and the importance of choices, while exploring themes of responsibility, empathy and doing the right thing.

• Carol Matas is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning author of dozens of books for young people. She's written in a variety of genres, including historical fiction, sci-fi, supernatural and thriller. She is also a graduate of the Actor's Lab in London, England, and pursued an acting career for a few years.

• The accuracy of the movie set and filming scenes was expert reviewed by filmmaker John Kozak, a professor of film at the University of Winnipeg.

• Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
Orca Currents are short, high-interest novels with contemporary themes written specifically for middle-school students reading below grade level. Reading levels from grade 2.0 to 4.5.