Right Now!
by Dee Phillips
This series of twelve fiction stories offers a visually engaging approach to hi/lo reading. Each book has no more than 600 words, with minimal text and high-impact graphics on every page. Struggling young adult readers can relate to the themes and debate the endings.
Blast
We were under attack. One of our guys was hurt, I had to rescue him
RL: 2, Lexile: 170.
Dare
It's just a house. It's just eight hours. I don't believe in ghosts
RL: 1.7, Lexile: 150.
Friends?
Alisha's online messages about new girl Sam get nastier and nastier. Will anyone help Sam?
RL: 1.0 to 2.0
Fight
It's Saturday night. I'm outside the club. If he wants to fight, I'm ready.
RL: 2.1, Lexile: 320
Grind
I didn't want to move to this town. There's nowhere to skate here. I miss my friends. I hate it here.
RL: 1.9, Lexile: 210
Goal
Soccer is everything to me. Today is my tryout with Chivas USA. There's just one place up for grabs.
RL: 2, Lexile: 200
Scout
The lights are hot and bright. The guys are behind me. Tonight is our big break.
RL: 2, Lexile: 200
Dumped
I have to talk to Ryan. I have to talk to him tonight. Tonight, I have to make a choice.
RL: 1.8, Lexile: 200
Goodbye
Lucy and Lloyd were in love, but then it all went wrong. Now, Lucy is with Joe. So why is Lloyd always watching her?
Mirror
Steven hates what he sees in the mirror. Lizzie does, too. Life would be so much better if they only looked different.
RL: 1.0 to 2.0
Eject
Suddenly, we saw a missile. It was heading straight for us. A heat-seeking missile! We were under attack
RL: 1.0 to 2.0
Joyride
Me, Bailey, Tanner, and Hannah. The red car. Look, says Tanner. The Keys are inside!
RL: 1.7, Lexile: 110
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