Monique Polak

HOME INVASION (Orca, 2005)

Josh is less than thrilled that he has a new stepfather, and finds his personal habits – and his personality – irritating. When his mother leaves town, Josh is left to spend a week with Clay. Resenting his new living arrangements and his unorthodox home life, Josh finds himself drawn to the idea of a “regular” family and, on a whim, sneaks into a neighbour’s house to see how others live.

--“This is a short book with a lot going on; it will definitely appeal to YAs, especially reluctant readers.” – KLIATT

--“Reluctant and struggling readers will enjoy this fast-paced story from the Orca Soundings series. Short chapters, easily accessible language, and a swiftly moving plot combine to make this book and the series popular with teens.” -- VOYA

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Omero said:

This book was so awesome!!!!! please dont reply 2 this msg. Gracias

May 25, 2009

angella-belanger-forbes said:

heey i loved you bok i wish i could see all of your books also to be like you i love to read and writ i also wrote a little book i wosent that good i fine but yours woo

May 25, 2009

Madison said:

This book is amazing this is one of my favorite books Monique has written!

May 25, 2009

Monique Polak said:

To my friends at St. Lawrence Academy Senior Campus, Thanks for your comments. I love getting messages from young readers! Have a great rest of the week. Best wishes from Monique

May 25, 2009

jessica said:

i loved ur book it was good i write songs and books to i wanna be like u > :'

May 25, 2009

Kiara said:

I think you're really funny and when you read us some parts from your book i found it very interesting You're a really good author!

May 25, 2009

Johnson Sam said:

I guess it was okay i hope to read some of your other novels i just kinda hope they are longer because i am not that much of a short novel kinda guy. I just think there could have been more detail in to it. Considering how short it was it was okay.... Thanks

June 07, 2009

Kaitlyn from West Virginia said:

i loved reading tht book

November 15, 2009

Monique said:

Hi Kaitlyn, Thanks for sending me that note. Very exciting to know I've got a fan all the way in West Virginia! Keep reading -- and thanks again for going to the trouble to get in touch with me!

November 15, 2009

balkarn minhas said:

Hey Monique Polak i love your book home invasion its amazing and i don't no what to say anyway i love it im from scarborough, toronto, ontario

January 06, 2010

Monique said:

Hey Balkarn! Thanks for your message! I'm really glad you liked Home Invasion. And I'm excited to know I've got a fan in Scarborough, Ontario! Happy reading -- and stay in touch!! PS: I think you have a very cool name!!

January 06, 2010

DYLAN said:

Wow, Monique, This is an amazing book, I am a 9th grader in chester area middle school, NS, I am doing a project on book reports and I picked this book up and read the first few pages and couldn't stop reading it !! I have chosen this book for my project and I just wanted to say great job, keep on writing these magnificent books. Yours Truly; Dylan

January 28, 2010

Monique Polak said:

Hey Dylan, Great to know I've got a fan in Nova Scotia -- one of my favourite places in Canada!! Thanks for your note. Of course, now, looking at your e-mail address, I am curious to know about your interest in fire-fighting. Feel like telling me a little more? (I'm thinking of doing a book that might have a lot to do with FIRES!) Best from Monique

January 28, 2010

Dylan said:

Well, I am A volunteer firefighter in Hubbards district, and as I after I complete high school I plan on getting a degree in fire and to get a job in the city working as a full time Firefighter. As for writing a book on Fire I think it would be a great idea and I would be looking forward to reading it. Yours Truly, Dylan

February 09, 2010

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