Jason's life is not going well. He doesn't have a job and he's been chucked out of his girlfriend's flat. When he gets the chance to work on an oil rig, Jason hopes his luck has changed. But there he meets someone from his past who could get him into a whole new world of trouble. Can Jason get his head together and keep out of danger? Or will everything flare up around him and burn down his hopes and dreams? SERIES INFORMATION This inspiring story from Carnegie Medal-nominated author Matt Dickinson is part of the Diffusion books range, written especially for adults and teenagers who want to improve their reading skills. Easy-to-read, with short chapters, the books in the series enable learners to practice their reading skills and build up their reading confidence. They are also a brilliant choice for anyone learning English as an additional language. Flare Up also includes discussion and reflection questions that help to promote mental well-being. It encourages readers to look after their mental health by, for example, thinking positively, exercising, setting themselves goals and sharing problems with someone they trust. It also includes simple mindfulness activities and a calming breathing exercise to help reduce stress and anxiety. 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

This fast-paced, action-packed story set on an oil rig is sure to engage teenagers and adults who are working to improve their reading skills.

About the Author
Matt Dickinson is an established author whose books for adults include a bestselling account of his ascent of Mount Everest's deadly North Face, The Death Zone, and the thrillers Black Ice and High Risk. He has written several books for young adults, including Mortal Chaos, The Everest Files trilogy, which was nominated for a Carnegie Medal, and Lie, Kill, Walk Away. His most recent series, Popcorn Eating Squirrels, is for primary aged children. He is also the author of Diffusion's book Snake.


Book Information
ISBN 9781908713278
Author Matt Dickinson
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint Diffusion
Publisher Diffusion