Don't Do It!

Readershipv Children, especially girls, aged 10-14v Individuals, parents, secondary schools and special educational needs servicesKey featuresv Storylines that readers will identify closely with.v Strong, contemporary illustrations support texts.v Simple texts and controlled vocabulary provideaccess for even the poorest readers.v Accompanying workbooks and teacher’s notes support educational use.Marketing pointsv The series will reach a growing market of older girlswith low literacy levels.v The books publish at a time when media attention is focusing on the problems of poor literacy in the UK.v From a widely acclaimed award-winning publisherof books designed to develop reading skills.

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 readers. Helen also runs workshops for children and courses for teachers.