Description: Written by teens...for teens, these timely and relevant leveled stories are sure to engage struggling readers with their high-interest topics and low reading levels. Whether reading about stories of courage in the face of disaster, or about stories that focus on everyday challenges with friends, in sports, and at school, these 16 short stories are sure to captivate reluctant readers and improve their reading skills. Each story is carefully written using controlled vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Reading levels vary by story. More than 100 activity pages are included on CD. Activities are designed to help build vocabulary, boost comprehension, initiate group discussion, and encourage independent writing. The series includes eight 32-page books with two stories in each book. *Mature themes may not be appropriate for younger students.