Publisher's Synopsis
A contemporary copymaster which encourages pupils to consider various coping strategies when faced with personal and social issues during the transition period between primary and secondary education: bullying, peer pressure, drugs acceptance of people with differences. Ages 9-14. Features: - other social issues addressed include marital breakdown, death of a relative, unacceptable personal behaviour - each section of the book covers one issue and includes teachers notes, 2 fiction texts and six copymasters - realistic and emotive texts provide insight into problems and worksheets generate discussion - can be used as a non-threatening personal outlet for a pupil: offers reassurance during difficult times
