Seeing Red

by Jill Atkins

Published 31 August 2001
Jack is the school's star football player. He loves sports activities and he's an all-round popular guy. He's keen to make the most of his activity week in Snowdonia, but when tragedy strikes Jack's world comes crashing around him. How will Jack cope with his life turned upside down?

This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want all the strengths of great teenage fiction in their stories. It's fast-paced, with a great storyline, exciting and full of drama, but also includes thought-provoking, poignant moments. It's a great book to entice a reluctant teen into reading!

Keeping Mum

by Jill Atkins

Published 20 August 2004
Abbi's not doing well at school. Her homework's not good and she's always late for school. The teachers are giving her a bad time about it, but she's doing all she can. Because Abbi has a secret. And the school must never find out, or she and her brother Joe might end up in care. Can Abbi keep mum?

This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want all the strengths of great teenage fiction in their stories. It's fast-paced, with a great storyline, exciting and full of drama, but also includes thought-provoking, poignant moments. It's a great book to entice a reluctant teen into reading!

Being Jack

by Jill Atkins

Published 1 January 2014
A powerful story of triumph over adversity. Main boy character Jack is a popular football player at school. He is keen to make a start at the activity week in Snowdonia, but when tragedy strikes his world is upended. An accident on the mountain leaves him paralysed in both legs and unable to walk. Confined to a wheelchair, Jack faces the toughest fight of his life.