What About Me (Sharp Shades)

by Helen Orme

Published 1 January 2019
Lisa's family has fallen apart, with her mum appearing to have killed her violent father. After getting arrested for shoplifting, Lisa ends up in foster care, but no one seems to listen to what she wants. What does the future hold for Lisa?

Part of the new Fresh Shades series, this is a shorter version of the original book. The Sharp Shades stories are illustrated and have simpler language and a larger font than the original book. They are perfect for older readers who may find longer books too daunting, but who still want the excitement of a great story told with pace and style.

Who Cares (Sharp Shades)

by Helen Orme

Published 1 October 2013
Tara hates her situation and everyone around her. Most of all, she hates her special school, the Unit, which she feels is essentially a dumping ground for misbehaving kids who don't fit in at school. After meeting Liam things start to get better, but he wants her to kick her drug habit. Tara refuses to listen, thinking she is in control - but is she?

In the same style as the Shades 2.0 series, this book tells a fast-paced story but is much shorter than the Shades, allowing for less-able readers to still experience the gripping story but with much simpler language and a larger font. The excitement of the Shades series is still there in these shortened versions of the dramatic, enticing stories.

No Good (Sharp Shades)

by Helen Orme

Published 1 January 2019
Donna thinks that her sister Marie's new boyfriend, Jay, is trouble. When Marie comes home covered in bruises, Donna is convinced that Marie is protecting Jay. Donna decides that something needs to be done. But can she intervene before the police are involved?

Part of the Fresh Shades series, this is a shorter version of the original book. The Sharp Shades stories are illustrated and have simpler language and a larger font than the original book. They are perfect for older readers who may find longer books too daunting, but who still want the excitement of a great story told with pace and style.