Spirals is an established series for reluctant readers with a track record of over 25 years. It is now expanded with another twelve new titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles to reach new readers, whether teenagers or adults. It features dynamic plots and storylines, which encourage readers to pick them up again and again. It includes engaging themes and attractive cover designs in new paperback style binding are designed to motivate pupils. Short, but substantial, chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts. A clear text design, without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.