”“A near perfect book. It bursts with a unique voice and a delightfully surprising plot."

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Short for Chameleon

Comedy, mystery, romance for young teens

Embarrassed by your brother? Estranged from your uncle? Then you might need some help from Almost Family Surrogate Agency. Cam Redden and his dad are rent-a-relatives, available for hire to anyone looking to upgrade.

Cam’s job is all about being whoever other people want him to be. Then two new clients come along. Albertina is an old lady with a big mouth, a bigger wig and a serious mission. Raylene is a beautiful girl with a nose ring, a wonky eye and a painful secret. Now to get to the bottom of the tragic mysteries that fuel them both, Cam may finally have to be himself.

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An OLA Best Bet
Nominated for the Red Maple, MYRCA Northern Lights, Snow Willow and Ann Connor Brimer Awards

What they are saying about this book…

““Part mystery, part romance, part vigilante justice, Short for Chameleon is all heart, providing memorable characters readers will wish were part of their family.””

National Reading Campaign

““A delightful, quirky, and engaging read. . . . Highly Recommended.””

CM Magazine

““Original, hilarious and evocative.””

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““Absolutely loved the book. It’s a voice thing and Vicki’s got it in spades!"”

Teresa TotenBestselling author of 'The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B' and 'Beware That Girl'

““Funny, super smart, and fast-paced. I loved every word.””

Susan JubyAuthor of 'The Truth Commission'

““In Short For Chameleon, Grant flings charming goofiness around like confetti, with smiles and surprises on every page. I finished it in a sitting.””

Richard ScrimgerAuthor of 'Zomboy' and 'Lucky Jonah'

““[Grant] excels here in silly Sherlock mode.””

Globe and Mail

““A near perfect book. It bursts with a unique voice and a delightfully surprising plot.””

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