Tana Reiff

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. That is just like Ethan. Sights along the way catch his eye. His mind goes somewhere else. Ashley is the one who always finds the way to where they are going. Ethan is an artist. His girlfriend, Ashley, has a head for business. Together they start selling Ethan's handmade jewelry and crafts. But things take off in...

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. "You like lawns. Fine. But think, Tony." Tony is not one to rush into things. He likes to think things over. Now Tio, his great-uncle, pushes Tony to think about how to keep his new business going. Making money from lawn care has been hard work, yet fun. But now what? With summer gone and winter just around the corner,...

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. As she looks down at her baby, a tear runs down Valerie's cheek. "How can I possibly leave you?" she whispers. Valerie's time at home with baby Jarrod is almost up. She must return to work. But Valerie finds a way to stay home with Jarrod-and make money. She will run day care in her home. Valerie's husband, James,...

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Buzz, click. Buzz, click. "Sometimes I get real tired of this same old job," says Sonny. Sonny works on a line in a machine shop. All day long he drills holes into engine blocks. He doesn't love his job, but it feeds his family. Then Sonny gets bad news. He is laid off. His job is taken over by a robot. Sonny is angry...

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Mel is happy making sidewalks and going out for a beer with the boys. He's a good worker, but needs his buddy Adam to get the job done right. Adam does not want to be a concrete worker for the rest of his life. He wants to be a foreman. Soon Adam's wish comes true. When Adam becomes the boss, things begin to change....

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. "I just got my first credit card. I love it! It's like play money." Terri is divorced. She is free to do what she wants. Shopping is what she wants to do most. "You will get a bill, you know," says he good friend, Brett. But Terri does not listen. Soon Terri is in trouble. She can't keep up with the bills. The credit...

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Rennie walked into the house. He took one step and stopped dead in his tracks. The house was empty! Everything was gone. Kara and the kids were gone too. Kara has left Rennie for another man. "You're never home," Kara tells him. Rennie is a truck driver. It's the only way he knows to make a living. Rennie knows he...

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Biff held up a big bottle. It was almost empty. "This bottle was full this morning!" he laughed. Something in his laugh was not funny. "You've been drinking all day?" Abby shouted. Abby loves Biff. But she beings to hate their life together. The alcohol. The fighting. Something has to change. Biff begins to go to AA...

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Leena's children are older, so she goes back to school. All goes well until Omar, her husband, finds out. "Why are you doing this to me?" says Omar. "Are you trying to make me look like a stupid fool?" Omar wants Leena to take care of the books for his business. He wants her to take care of their kids and home. He...