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Using humour, W.S skilfully tackles two very topical issues: bullying and obesity. The main storyline involves two 12 year old girls, Brenda and Katie, who over a period of time, find their circumstances reversed. The bully, Katie, gains weight and becomes known as 'Weighty' Katie, whilst the girl she cruelly nicknamed Brenda 'Rear Ender, ' loses weight and is subsequently accepted by her peers and renamed 'Slender' Brenda. By cleverly turning the tables on Katie, the author is able to be very real about the destructive and painful act of bullying. Children are loving a book that is making them laugh and cringe, whilst subtly challenging the way they think and behave. Adults who read W.S with their children are transported back in time, whether they were bullied at school, or simply watched it take place. W.S is a big punchy story in a short book; one you'll struggle to put down once you've picked it up.

Using comedy and mystery, Jane Cuff has produced a fast paced thriller, which takes Health and Safety to a whole new level. When Connor Wasp and his two friends secretly plan to escape their over-protected lives, things soon take a sinister turn. The moment the DHS (Department of Health and Safety) Home-Cam operator alerts her boss that Mr and Mrs Wasps twelve year old son is missing, Connor unwittingly places his and the life of his parents, at risk. Behind every action is a motive.

This book covers the sensitive topic of taking unknown drugs within a fast paced fictional story peppered with humour. The plot contains twists and turns that will keep the reader hooked throughout. In a world where children are bombarded with choices and temptations, this book cleverly challenges the reader to consider the consequences of accepting unknown substances.These days young people need to be aware that not everything colourful and sugar coated is a harmless sweet.