This pack is made up of three titles from the authors Jill Atkins and Sue Vyner.
These stories all come from the 'On the Wire' Series. On The Wire is a gripping new fiction series of modern-day dramas based on family, school and relationship problems. These challenging, contemporary stories with emotional themes provide support for both Literacy and PSHE.
No Way!
Jessie cannot accept the idea of a new man in her mother's life. Since her dad had left, she felt she could breathe easy. She never wanted to see him again. The thought of all that friction starting over again with someone else was making her feel sick. But how would she cope?
Seeing Red
Vicky feels very misunderstood. She's fifteen, she's angry and she's always in trouble with her parents. It gets so bad that she decides to run away from home. Vicky travels to London, where she finds that life on the streets is far from easy. It's only when Vicky travels out to the countryside to pick strawberries, to earn some money, that she meets Red and things begin to take a positive turn.
You Can Do It!
Jack is a sociable, sporty boy with who enjoys an active lifestyle. After he is paralysed in a climbing accident, his dreams of becoming a world-class footballer are dashed. Family, friends and medical staff help him recover his zest for life and a new sporting ambition.