This is a contemporary copymaster which encourages pupils to consider various coping strategies when faced with personal and social issues during the transition period between primary and secondary education. It addresses social issues that include marital breakdown, death of a relative, unacceptable personal behaviour, bullying, peer pressure, drugs, and acceptance of people with differences. Each section of the book covers one issue and includes teachers notes, two fiction texts and six copymasters. It offers realistic and emotive texts that provide insight into problems, whilst worksheets generate discussion. It can be used as a non-threatening personal outlet for a pupil. It offers reassurance during difficult times.