Ellie does her best to look after her mum who has ME.

She tries to stay cheerful. But sometimes she needs a friend to pour out her troubles to.

She turns to Janine, an online friend who understands what Ellie is going through.

They've never met, so when Ellie gets the chance to visit Janine, she can't wait.

But Janine has a secret - a very dark secret. Between the Lines II is a series of eight brand new titles that will capture the interest and imaginations of teenage readers.

These texts have a range of settings - from sports clubs and schools to unfamiliar and chilling visions of the future - and they have been written by experienced authors who are experts in developing stories for struggling readers.

Mature themes are covered and include the dangers of internet chat rooms, crime, grief, female empowerment, friendship, bullying and dystopian futures.

With eye-catching covers and the look and feel of a real novel, these books perfectly combine visual appeal with carefully chosen content that is both compelling and relevant for teenagers and young adults.