Fourteen and Sentenced to Death: The Story of Steven Truscott (Real Justice) - Softcover

"accessible and easy to read"--Amy Cheney "School Library Journal "

"[A clearly written, compelling book. . . Author Swan deftly interweaves dialogue with simple urgent text that moves the story along quickly." Rated E - Excellent, enduring, everyone should see it!--Joan Marshall "Resource Links "

"[Real Justice books are quick and simple reads but will keep reluctant young adult readers flipping the pages to see how the stories turn out."--Sandra O'Brien"Canadian Children's Book News" (12/01/2012)

"Short chapters and direct writing filled with dialogue make this book easily accessible, especially to struggling readers. A centre section, filled with black and white photos of the principals and the crime scene, adds to the story's authenticity and an appended glossary defines legal terms."-- (05/10/2012)

?[Real Justice books build on the popularity of true crime while tying into the justice system, and would be excellent classroom resources for government classes.?--VOYA (02/01/2013)

"The unbelievable journey of Steven Truscott has fascinated Canadians for more than fifty years... Swan gives a gripping account of how young Truscott's life spiraled into a nightmare of wrongful conviction and imprisonment and how it took him forty-seven years to clear his name... This fresh look at the circumstances and details of his wrongful conviction and ultimate acquittal will bring this important and compelling lesson in justice, rightfully, to a whole new generation of readers."-- (09/06/2013)

"I would highly recommend any teacher (especially intermediate grades) use these books to engage their learners, spark discussion, and create a love and interest for reading!"--Janelle White, Grade 7/8 Teacher (04/01/2013)