Delta Oblivion

<p><strong>? “One of the most poignant elements of the story is Tallie’s exploration of her neurodivergence. A technology-forward, futuristic story that holds friendship and empathy at the centre, highly recommended for hi-lo or general collections.” — <em>School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review</em></strong></p><p>Sixteen-year-old Tallie and her best friend Diego have always shared the same dream: to become mechbot pilots and compete in the Mech Battles, a hugely popular sport that promises fame and fortune to successful pilots.</p><p>On the day that copilots are assigned, Tallie is devastated when she doesn’t get paired with Diego. Instead, she has to partner with Zaina Chandra, a troubled pilot who got kicked off her last team. But to drive a mechbot, pilots have to connect their minds, which means sharing your deepest thoughts and secrets. Tallie was ready to share her secrets with Diego, but Zaina? She''s a complete stranger. With her dreams and pride riding on the partnership, Tallie will have to find a way to open up and convince Zaina to do the same.</p><p>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! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.</p>

Book details

• Publication date: 14 April 2026
• Dimensions: Height 191 mm; Width 127 mm
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781459841925