When Leona takes a lot of time off school, her teacher assumes there’s a problem at home. But when her teacher pays a visit to their home, she finds that things aren’t what they seem. This book is part of the Streetwise series, ideal for developing both reading skills and an awareness of personal, social and health education topics. As with all books in the series, the short story is followed by questions, discussion points and activity suggestions, which can be used as a springboard for further work.

Before writing full-time, Helen Orme taught as a Special Needs Co-ordinator in a large comprehensive school. At the last count she had written around 40 books, many for reluctant and struggling readers.