Looking After Mum

Dani is looking forward to Matts birthday meal with their friends at the local pizza place. But Matt doesnt show up. Then, when Matt doesnt reply to her texts, Dani is upset. She cant believe Matt is the kind of guy whod behave like that. But Matt has problems of his own at home. Problems that he cant bear to share with anyone, least of all his friends. Will Dani discover the truth? The Two Sides series has an innovative structure, where each book contains two parallel narratives, featuring differing perspectives on the same situation, and illustrating the dangers of someone making a judgement about a situation they know very little about. These thought-provoking stories follow a linear timeline and read almost as diary entries. The voice alternates each chapter, enabling the reader to keep up with events whilst gaining a multi-dimensional insight at the same time. Penned by experienced authors, these captivating narratives cover serious themes faced by many young people in todays world family breakdown, identity, domestic abuse, racism and being a young carer. With around 4,000 words and a reading age of 89, these books will appeal to struggling readers aged 13+. They would also make perfect quick reads for more able readers.