After Erin's dad loses his job he leaves Erin and her mum. They have to move house to a small one-bedroomed flat. Her mother starts gambling in the hope of winning more money. After Erin is locked out one night she goes to live in foster care. Will she settle to her new life and will she be able to dance again? This book also touches on some of the emotions children feel when they are rejected and how this can lead to trouble.

After Laurie's mum has an accident and her mum's boyfriend disappears, Laurie goes to live in foster care. After overcoming problems, Laurie makes friends with a horse but the owner of the riding school says she might have to sell the horse. Will the horse will be able to stay and will Laurie be able to keep her friend?

Cody has just started secondary school. His mother is an alcoholic and he is taken to live in foster care. Cody is not doing well at school, is unable to read and often gets teased and bullied. Read about how he meets David, begins cross-country running and tries to get selected for the school team. This book is written for children ( 10- 12 years ) who are struggling or reluctant to read. The book is printed on cream ( non-glare ) paper and written in a font which is easier for reluctant readers.