Josh has everything worked out. He’s got a great scam for ripping off old ladies, he’s still living with his mum, and he can afford all the latest gear. But when he meets the lovely Lisa, she starts asking questions that don’t have good answers. And when the police start nosing around too, Josh begins to realise that a life of crime may not pay after all. SERIES INFORMATION This page-turning story about finding a better path in life is part of the Diffusion books range, written especially for teenagers and adults who want to improve their reading skills. Easy-to-read, with short chapters, the books in the series enable learners to improve their reading confidence and tackle longer stories. They are also a brilliant choice for anyone learning English as an additional language. The books also include discussion and reflection questions that help readers to understand the story and to reflect on their own lives and relationships. Buying this book will support our project to help people in prison improve both their reading skills and their life chances. To find out more visit https://spckpublishing.co.uk/diffusion-books

Toby Forward writes fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. He is the author of many books, including Travelling Backwards and those in the Flaxfield series.