Big Money

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.

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 & fluency Achievable length: aids comprehension skills & reading confidence Easy to read font: supports readers with visual processing issues Extra line spacing: enhances readability, helps with text tracking No long paragraphs: reduces visual clutter Inclusive stories: stories that will appeal to both boys and girls Appropriate content: clean storylines with no rude moments Unique, captivating tales: engaging, original plots to keep readers hooked

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.