Big Money Ryan can change leaves into cash. With big money comes big responsibilities and Ryan's ability is both a blessing and a curse. How can Ryan use his ability for good, and who can he trust? Themes: coming of age friendship between old & young first love brotherhood trust & betrayal kindness broken families This easy-to-read book is ideal for middle-grade readers (9-12) and teens who are still developing their reading skills (12-16). Big Money has: Simple vocabulary: helps increase confidence, comprehension & fluencyAchievable length: aids comprehension skills & reading confidenceEasy to read font: supports readers with visual processing issuesExtra line spacing: enhances readability, helps with text trackingNo long paragraphs: reduces visual clutterInclusive stories: stories that will appeal to both boys and girlsAppropriate content: clean storylines with no rude momentsUnique, captivating tales: engaging, original plots to keep readers hookedBook Extract: Old Mrs Cho raises her hands and begins to mutter the spell. 'A pure heart under a harvest moon, will receive a gift that makes darkness bloom. Kindness will unleash a power, that only selfish hands can sour.' Just then, a cold wind springs out of nowhere, disrupting the neat piles of leaves and they scatter across the lawn. Ryan bends over to pick up a leaf that has landed on his shoe. As he holds it, there is a strange crackling sound - the same as a chip packet being opened. 'What the!' Ryan exclaims, because he is no longer holding a leaf. Instead, Ryan stares at a five-dollar note. Boost reading confidence, fluency and stamina'On the Edge' books by Jay Bird are ideal for fostering successful individual reading experiences and are excellent for school-based instructive reading.