This is one of the twelve new titles for 2001, in the Spirals range, one of the most popular and successful series for reluctant readers. High interest plots and storylines - with themes that do not patronize or talkdown to reluctant readers - encourage re-reading and further reading. The task of reading is made more attractive by eye catching cover designs, paperback style binding, and the absence of related activities and exercises. A sense of accomplishment is felt by reluctant readers as they complete whole texts with short, but substantial, chapters and without the aid of illustration. A controlled reading age of 7 and 8, and an accessible page layout with, clear, well-spaced type enable lower achievers to improve their reading at their own pace.