The worst week of his life... or the one that changes everything.
Facing the spotlight is hard. Listening to the voices in your
head is harder.
Thomas knows one thing for sure: he's never going on stage again.
After one unforgettable disaster under the lights, he promised
himself never again. So when summer arrives and he's forced to choose
a holiday club, being stuck at a local drama group instead
of cycling with his best friend, Liam, is the last thing he wants.
But this isn't just any week, it's shaping up to be a totally
epic disaster.
Being back in a drama club brings the worries rushing in. The
pressure to be perfect. The fear that all eyes are on him. Then things
start to unravel and a falling-out with Liam leaves Thomas
feeling more alone than ever.
And yet, somewhere between warm-ups, laughs and new friends, Thomas
feels it again - the spark he thought he'd lost.
With the final performance fast approaching, and everything threatening
to fall apart, Thomas must decide whether to keep hiding...
or step into the spotlight, imperfections, disasters and all.
Created with accessibility in mind, the books in this series
are especially supportive for children with diverse needs, including
autism, ADHD, speech and language challenges (SLCN), dyspraxia
and more.
Each story in the series is carefully crafted to balance readability
with rich, compelling storytelling, helping more children
experience the joy and confidence of independent reading.
Every title in the series stands alone, with its own distinct
story and eye-catching cover, designed to feel just like any other
fantastic book on the shelf - because every reader deserves stories
they can truly enjoy.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 10 to 13 with diverse
needs.
This series brings together engaging, character-led stories with
thoughtful, inclusive design to support a wide range of readers.
Why not check out other titles in Scholastic's Open Book Inclusive
Readers series!
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Ian is 35 years old and is the director of The Reading Realm. He is also a content creator and resource writer for various educational organisations, including The Literacy Shed and Authorfy. Ian has taught in primary schools for 13 years and during this time has been a member of the senior management team, a phase leader, and literacy co-ordinator. Ian has
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