On the Game

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

  • Interest Level: Grade 9 - Grade 12
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

There’s nothing more exciting than being young and in love—especially when the object of your affection is an older guy who showers you with gifts and attention. But when Yolande’s new boyfriend, Etienne, asks her to go on a date with another guy, it becomes clear that his love comes at a terrible price. Inspired by true events, On the Game follows one ordinary girl on an extraordinary journey into the dark world of teenage prostitution.

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Interest Level Grade 9 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre High/Low, Young Adult
Copyright 2005
Publisher James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers
Imprint Lorimer Children & Teens
Language English
Number of Pages 184
Publication Date 2016-09-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS YAF058240, YAF058260, YAF058170
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 4.25 x 7
Lexile 610
Features Author/Illustrator biography and Teaching Guides

Author: Monique Polak

Monique Polak is the author of more than 20 novels for children and young adults. A two-time winner of the Quebec Writers’ Federation Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, Monique also teaches English and Humanities at Marianopolis College in Montreal and is a regular contributor to the Montreal Gazette.

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Lorimer SideStreets

Edgy high/low fiction for teen reluctant readers. Each SideStreets novel deals with real-world issues and features contemporary teen characters, many from diverse backgrounds. Male and female characters face serious issues today’s teens can relate to, such as… View available downloads →