Saul loves playing in the sea, but his father hates him going near it ever since Saul's mother drowned. Unhappy with these restrictions, Saul runs away to the waters - where he makes a life-changing discovery. Has he found his true home at last? 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. A new addition to the Sharp Shades series, this book isn't a shortened version of one of the Shades, but instead an entirely new story to experience.

Four gripping SF stories to keep you spellbound ... A strange, simple creature isn't quite what it seems ... Two space garbage men collect a bit more than the usual space junk ... A young girl meets new, unsettling neighbours ... A space war seems to come to an end - or is it a trick? This fantastic collection of four short stories follows one of four exciting themes, ideal for readers with less stamina or those just looking for a quick read. Fat-paced and intriguing, these short stories will entice readers with their quick narratives and fun plots. Sci-Fi Stories is ideal for reluctant readers aged 12+ with a reading ages of 9 - 10.

Lara hates the Braindeads as much as all the other kids do. They're scary. After all, being telepathic isn't right. So putting special implants in their brains to stop it is the right thing to do. Isn't it? Hating them is fine - until one day you realise you're actually one of them, too ... Republished as a new edition, this book is one of the Shades 2.0 series. This book is perfect for reluctant teens who still want an exciting, unpatronising story that is relevant to their interests and concerns, but who don't want to read a longer novel. With a length of only 6,000 words, and filled with drama, this story will appeal to all reluctant teen readers.

Four tales of terror to keep you awake at night ... A girl gives a lift to a stranger on a misty road ... Zitty Zoe makes a promise in return for glowing, radiant skin ... An ancient wrong needs to be set right ... A Series One Land Rover brings terror and death ... This fantastic collection of four short stories follows one of four exciting themes, ideal for readers with less stamina or those just looking for a quick read. Fat-paced and intriguing, these short stories will entice readers with their quick narratives and fun plots.