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Follow Jake Morrow through school disasters, family crises, unexpected adventures and the moments that gradually change the way he sees himself.

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ONE NOTE. ONE DAY. ONE LAST CHANCE.

This Is My Last Day

According to the note in Jake Morrow's pocket, he is going to die before midnight. Jake has only one day to confront everything he has avoided, including the girl he has never been brave enough to speak to.

Beginning Jake's story starts here

Key setting St Edmund's School

At its heart Courage and family

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ONE NEW PUPIL. ONE VERY BIG SECRET.

This Is My Worst Day

A new pupil arrives at St Edmund's under unusual circumstances. Jake soon discovers that Faisal is hiding something—and that becoming his friend may place all of them in danger.

New arrival Prince Faisal bin Khalid Al Saud

Key setting School and cricket field

At its heart Friendship and responsibility

Discover Book Two Meet Faisal

THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A LOVE STORY.

This Is My Love Story

Jake is cast opposite Ruby in the school production of Romeo and Juliet. He insists it means absolutely nothing, but events beyond the stage force him to confront how much the people closest to him matter.

On stage Romeo and Juliet

Key setting The school theatre

At its heart Love, loyalty and fear

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SUN, SEA AND ONE MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE.

This Is My Best Holiday

A family holiday should mean rest, beaches and absolutely no disasters. Then Jake discovers a mysterious message and an ordinary break becomes another adventure.

New arrival Rodger

Key setting Seaside town and treasure-trail locations

At its heart Family and recovery

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ONE GOOD INTENTION. ONE TERRIBLE DECISION.

This Is My Big Mistake

Jake wants to help Jack talk to Holly Carter. Pretending to be his identical twin seems like a clever shortcut, but the lie quickly damages Jack's chances with Holly and leaves Jake trying to repair what he has broken.

New focus Holly Carter

Key setting St Edmund's School

At its heart Trust, identity and consequences

Discover Book Five Meet Holly

ONE WEEKEND TO PROVE HE CAN BE BRAVE.

This Is My One Chance

Television survival expert Ben Hunter leads the school into the wilderness. Jake sees one chance to prove himself to Ruby—despite being unable to tie knots, cook outdoors or reliably find his way around a supermarket.

Expedition leader Ben Hunter

Key setting The survival camp

At its heart Courage and teamwork

Discover Book Six Meet Ben Hunter

ONE HAUNTED HOUSE. ONE FINAL WARNING.

This Is My Last Warning

A supposedly haunted house, a string of warnings and Leo's disappearance drag Jake into a mystery that starts as a ghost story and becomes frighteningly real.

At the centre Leo's disappearance

Key setting The haunted house

At its heart Fear, friendship and courage

Discover Book Seven Meet Leo Patel

ONE FIRE ALARM. ONE FAMILY EMERGENCY.

This Is My Big Emergency

A school fire throws the day into chaos. Then Jake's mum is taken to hospital, and an emergency at school becomes something far more frightening and personal.

Big emergency Mum is taken to hospital

Key setting School and hospital

At its heart Family, fear and growing up

Discover Book Eight Meet Grandpa Leon

SIX CHALLENGES. ONE VERY BAD IDEA.

This Is My Bad Idea

Jake agrees to a ridiculous series of challenges involving scorching curry, memory tests, football, poetry, a headstand and wrestling. Jack keeps score while Jake discovers that proving yourself can become a very bad idea indeed.

The challenge Prove he can be brave

Keeping score Jack Morrow

At its heart Courage, pride and friendship

Discover Book Nine Meet Dylan, Mason, Reece, Tyler and Connor

ONE BROKEN TROPHY. ONE WRESTLING SUSPENSION. ONE BRILLIANT PLAN.

This Is My Brilliant Plan

Jake's plan to hide the truth about Jack's broken trophy is already getting out of control. Then Ruby is suspended after Nathan Cross accuses her of hurting him during wrestling, leaving Jake with more than one problem he is desperate to put right.

Jake's problemJack's broken trophy

Ruby's problemA wrestling suspension

At its heartTruth, loyalty and consequences

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ONE BEST FRIEND. ONE BIG SECRET. ONE DIFFICULT PROMISE.

This Is My Big Secret

Jake realises that Alex is hiding something. When he discovers that his best friend's family is struggling, trying to help without embarrassing Alex or betraying his trust becomes much harder than expected.

At the centreAlex Frayne

Jake's problemHelping without betraying Alex

At its heartFriendship, pride and trust

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ONE LAST CHRISTMAS. ONE THIRTEENTH BIRTHDAY. ONE NEW BEGINNING.

This Is My New Beginning

Jake faces changes at school as Christmas, New Year and the twins' thirteenth birthday approach. He worries that growing up could pull him away from Jack, Alex and Ruby, and learns that a new beginning does not mean leaving the people he loves behind.

Turning pointJake and Jack turn thirteen

Key seasonChristmas and New Year

At its heartChange, friendship and growing up

Discover Book 12 Meet Jack

MORE THAN A SERIES OF BAD DAYS

One Continuing Story

Each book presents a new disaster, but together they follow Jake, Jack and their friends as they grow, change and learn what really matters.

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