Orca Soundings are short, fully formed fiction stories published in a narrow hip pocket format. With linear plots and controlled vocabulary and grammar, the books are designed for self-directed reading. They feature compelling stories about real teenagers in realistic situations, including issues such as:* divorce* violence & bullying* drug use* loss* racism* gang pressure* death* prostitution.Orca Soundings are ideal for quick reads, reading programs or ESL/EFL students.Tara's sister died a year ago, on the day that Tara didn't answer her phone when Hannah called. And Hannah stepped in front of a bus. Now Tara lives with the guilt of wondering if things would be different if she had been there when Hannah needed her most. Competing in slam poetry competitions is the only way Tara can keep her sister's memory alive and deal with all the unanswered questions.

But at some point, Tara is going to have to let Hannah rest in peace, and she will need to find a way to move on.