One of twelve new titles for 2001, in the Spirals range, one of the most popular and successful series for reluctant readers. Motivation: High interest plots and storylines-with themes that do not patronise or talkdown to reluctant readers-encourage re-reading and further reading. Appeal: The task of reading is made more attractive by eye catching cover designs, paperback style binding, and the absence of related activities and exercises. Achivement: A sence of accomplishment is felt by reluctant readers as they complete whole texts with short, but substantial, chapters and without the aid of illustration. Progression: A controlled reading age of 7 and 8 and an accessible page layout iwth, clear, well-spaced type enable lower achivers to improve their reading at their own pace.