Invasion — Mary Chapman

Jack is in hospital. There's something wrong with his leg. But when he catches a glimpse of his X-ray he doesn't expect to see a huge squirming thing writhing around inside it. It turns out he's not alone - two of his best mates have the same problem. The doctors won't tell them anything. Jack's worried. Then the burning and hissing starts.

Invasion is part of the Shades 2.0 series, published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist publisher for reluctant readers and struggling readers. The Shades 2.0 books offer fast-paced, shorter stories (just 64pp each) for older readers who may find longer books too daunting, but who still want the excitement of a great story told with pace and style.

Invasion is ideal for reluctant readers aged 12+ with a reading age of 9 - 10 years.