Sam

Sams friends havent been round for months. He spends most of his time online. His schoolwork is suffering. His mum is worried, but Sam reckons she doesnt understand him, not like his online friends. Plus shes really busy working two jobs. Sam cant talk to his dad either because hes gone and got himself a new family. Will Sam tell anyone his secret, before it tears him apart? 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.