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The Gambling Habit
Survival is a range of edgy fiction aimed at teenagers with a low reading age. Each story features strong characters and uses simple, crisp language to keep readers engaged. All of the stories cover important contemporary and topical issues such as bullying, binge drinking, gambling, sex, drugs and arson where the characters always have to face the consequences of their actions and learn to survive. Gambling is the best feeling in the world for Steve. He's lying, stealing and shoplifiting from one bet to the next. What will it take to show him that there is more to life than gambling?
74 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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January 24, 2016
Steve loves the thrill of a win; whether it be betting on the dogs or. To get by he steals from his family, sells his belongings, does homework for other kids or shoplifts. One day while about to shoplift, a girl whispers in his ear that he has been seen and together they make their escape. Steve wants to repay her kindness and an opportunity presents itself about a week later. Emma is involved in an abusive relationship and Steve thinks he can help. Together they help one another and for awhile Steve lives an honest life. His good turn doesn't last and thinking he is on a lucky streak again, he reverts to gambling. Who will he meet this time and how will it change him?
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