Diamond Willow Nominee

Power Play

By Liam O’Donnell, Illustrated by Mike Deas.

Orca Book Publishers, ©2011.
978-1-55469-069-5 (pbk)

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Nadia and Devin are attending the World Leaders Summit, and when Dr. Ashmore’s assistant dies, Nadia and Devin are pulled into the mystery. Was it an accident or murder? Is Dr. Ashmore in danger? Will they be able to solve this puzzle with the help of their friends?

Available in eBook format from your public library.

About the Author

Liam O’Donnell is from Toronto, ON

Visit the Author's website

Liam O'Donnell was born in Northern Ireland and came to Canada when he was five years old. He studied media at Ryerson University and has worked on film sets in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. He is the author of the popular Max Finder Mysteries. Liam now teaches elementary school in Toronto.

About the Illustrator

Mike Deas is from Vancouver, BC

Contact Mike Deas

Mike Deas is the illustrator of the bestselling Graphic Guide Adventure series. His love for illustative storytelling developed at an early age while growing up on Saltspring Island, British Columbia. Capilano College's Commercial Animation Program in Vancouver helped Mike fine-tune his drawing skills and imagination. Mike enjoys traveling, and he has worked in England and California as a concept artist, texture artist and art director in the video game industry. Mike and his wife, Nancy, live in sunny Victoria, British Columbia.

Book Reviews

Suggested Activities

Make your own graphic novel about an adventure you have had with your friends.
The book shows different ways of protesting an issue. Think of an issue in your town, Saskatchewan or Canada that affects you. How would you protest and get others to protest with you?
Elections happen usually in the fall. This fall there will be Municipal (town Mayor) elections. Go with your parents to see how the voting looks. Ask your parents, teachers and adult family friends how they decide who to vote for. Hold your own elections with your friends.

Comments

Comment #1 posted on August 17, 2012, 1:27 PM

Just wanted to mention that there is a book trailer on Youtube.

Lori, Waldeck/Ashley Park

Comment #2 posted on October 09, 2012, 4:24 PM

Hey Diamond Willow readers!

This is Liam O'Donnell, the author of Power Play.

I'm inviting comments about Power Play on my blog and you're invited!

Do you want to ask me questions about the book, share your thoughts on
the characters or just say hi? Then join in on our ongoing Diamond
Willow Awards Conversation in the comments section of this blog post:

http://liamodonnell.com/feedingchange/2012/09/talking-power-play-with-diamond-willow-award-readers/

Here's how it works:
1. You write a comment at the end of that post. It can be a question,
your opinion on the book, whatever!
2. I will write you back in the comments. I'll try to answer your
question or maybe even ask you a question. :)
3. You write me back as many times as you like.
4. I will definitely write you back.
5. Repeat until we run out of things to say!

Please be patient. My response won't show up right away. I'll check
all the comments at the end of the day and write back. Once you have
left a comment, go outside and play, or better yet, finish your
homework! Check back the next day and a response should be waiting for
you.

You can even ask questions about the illustrations. I'll pass them
onto Mike Deas, the illustrator and maybe we can convince him to come
out of hiding and join in on the conversation, too.

Happy reading and hope to see you in the comments!

Liam O'Donnell (for real!)
http:liamodonnell.com

Liam O'Donnell

Last Edit: October 10, 2012, 7:12:57 PM by kraln

Comment #3 posted on December 05, 2012, 1:29 PM

Hi..! I cant wait to read this book..! it sounds so good...! I really want to read this..!

The 2012 Willow Awards