{"product_id":"looking-after-mum","title":"Looking After Mum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eDani is looking forward to Matts birthday meal with their friends at the local pizza place, but Matt doesn't show up. When Matt doesn't reply to her texts, Dani is upset and can't believe Matt is the kind of guy who would behave like that. But Matt has problems of his own at home that he can't bear to share with anyone, least of all his friends. Will Dani discover the truth? The Two Sides series has an innovative structure, with each book containing two parallel narratives, featuring differing perspectives on the same situation, and illustrating the dangers of someone making a judgement about a situation they know very little about. These thought-provoking stories follow a linear timeline and read almost as diary entries, with the voice alternating each chapter. They cover serious themes faced by many young people in today's world, such as family breakdown, identity, domestic abuse, racism, and being a young carer. With around 4,000 words and a reading age of 8-9, these books will appeal to struggling readers aged 13+ and would also make perfect quick reads for more able readers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 June 2018\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Badger Learning\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDani is eagerly anticipating Matt's birthday meal with their friends at the local pizza place. However, when Matt fails to show up, Dani is left feeling upset and confused. She can't believe that Matt, who had always been reliable and considerate, would behave in such a way. As the hours pass, Dani tries to reach Matt through text messages, but he remains silent. She begins to wonder if something is wrong and starts to worry about him. Meanwhile, Matt is dealing with his own problems at home. He struggles to cope with the stress and anxiety of his family's situation and feels like he has no one to turn to. He knows that sharing his troubles with his friends would only make things worse, so he keeps them hidden away. As the night goes on, Dani's frustration and worry grow. She can't understand why Matt isn't responding to her messages and starts to feel like he's ignoring her. She begins to question their friendship and wonders if she has done something wrong. Finally, after hours of waiting, Matt finally calls Dani. He apologizes for missing the meal and explains that he had been dealing with some personal issues. Dani is relieved to hear from him and forgives him for his absence. They make plans to meet up later and catch up on each other's lives. However, as they talk, Dani can't help but notice that Matt seems distant and withdrawn. He doesn't seem to be his usual self and she can't shake the feeling that something is still wrong. As the days go by, Dani continues to worry about Matt. She tries to reach out to him, but he remains silent. She starts to feel like she's losing him and becomes increasingly anxious. One day, Dani decides to confront Matt about his behavior. She asks him if he's okay and if there's anything she can do to help. Matt opens up to her and reveals that he's been struggling with depression for some time. He explains that he feels like he's lost control of his life and that he's afraid of what the future holds. Dani is shocked and saddened by Matt's revelation. She had always thought of him as a strong and resilient person, but now she realizes that he's been fighting a battle that she knew nothing about. She promises to support him and encourages him to seek help. Over the next few weeks, Dani and Matt work together to improve their relationship. They go on walks, have deep conversations, and spend more time together. Matt starts to feel more like himself again and Dani is grateful for his openness and honesty. However, as they continue to work on their relationship, Dani can't help but notice that Matt still seems distant and withdrawn. She starts to wonder if there's something else going on. One day, Dani decides to do some research on Matt's family situation. She discovers that his parents had been going through a difficult divorce and that Matt had been caught in the middle. He had been struggling to cope with the emotional fallout and had turned to alcohol as a way to cope. Dani is heartbroken for Matt and realizes that his problems at home had been affecting his behavior. She decides to confront Matt about his drinking and offers to help him get sober. Matt is hesitant at first, but he eventually agrees to go to rehab. As Matt begins his journey to sobriety, Dani supports him every step of the way. She attends his meetings, listens to him talk, and offers encouragement. She also helps him to rebuild his relationships with his family and friends. Over time, Matt's life begins to improve. He starts to feel more confident and happy and he begins to make new connections with people. He even starts to date again. However, as Matt's life improves, Dani's worries about him continue to grow. She can't help but feel like she's losing him again and she starts to question whether or not their relationship is worth it. One day, Matt calls Dani and tells her that he's been offered a job opportunity in another city. He's excited about the opportunity and wants to take it, but he's also worried about leaving Dani behind. Dani is torn. She loves Matt and wants to support him, but she also knows that she can't follow him to another city. She decides to talk to Matt about it and they come up with a plan. Matt will move to the new city, but he will stay in touch with Dani and visit her regularly. They will also work on maintaining their relationship through phone calls and video chats. As Matt prepares to move, Dani feels a mix of emotions. She's sad to see him go, but she's also excited for him and his new opportunity. She knows that their relationship will be different, but she's confident that they can make it work. In the end, Matt's move to the new city was a success. He found a job that he loved and he started to build a new life for himself. He also kept in touch with Dani and visited her regularly. Their relationship continued to grow and they became even closer. However, as time went on, Dani started to notice that Matt was becoming more and more distant. He was always busy with work and he didn't seem to have time for her anymore. She started to feel like she was being pushed away and she became increasingly anxious. One day, Dani decided to confront Matt about his behavior. She asked him if he was still in love with her and if he wanted to be with her. Matt was hesitant at first, but he eventually admitted that he had fallen out of love with her. Dani was devastated. She had never expected to hear those words from Matt and she didn't know what to do. She tried to convince him to stay, but he was firm. He explained that he had been feeling trapped in their relationship and that he needed to find his own path. Dani was heartbroken. She had invested so much time and energy into their relationship and she couldn't believe that it was over. However, as she looked back on their relationship, she realized that there had been signs that things were not right. She had ignored them and had been too focused on her own needs. She had been so busy with her own life that she had forgotten about Matt's needs. In the end, Dani decided to let Matt go. She knew that it was the best thing for both of them. She wanted to be happy and she knew that she couldn't be happy with Matt if he wasn't in love with her. It was a difficult decision, but it was the right one. In the end, the Two Sides series has a powerful message about the dangers of making assumptions about a situation that you know very little about. It shows that we all have our own struggles and that we need to be willing to listen to each other and support each other. 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