My Time as Caz Hazard

Tanya Lloyd Kyi

Sep 2004 · Orca Book Publishers

About this ebook

Caz thinks she has a pretty good reason when she punches her boyfriend in the face, but she gets expelled anyway.

Moving to a new school, she is told she is dyslexic and sent to special education classes. Caz tries to fit in and get by while suffering the taunts and abuse that others throw at the students in her class. Her friendship with Amanda leads her into new territory—shoplifting and skipping school. Coupled with her parents' impending separation, her life is spiraling out of control.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! Available in Spanish as La otra vida de Caz.

Ratings and reviews

Realistic in my opinion when you have no one but yourself to blame because of the actions you take. Super relateable and I love this book for the realistic ending thats so simple anyone can read quick and easy.

About the author

Tanya Lloyd Kyi is the award-winning author of more than thirty books for children and young adults. She often writes about science, history, and activism. Tanya's recent titles include Our Green City, What Will I Discover? and Bompa's Insect Expedition, co-written with David Suzuki. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.