The publishers of the Step Chain books are providing teachers with free resources based on their books. This page contains information about the books (with links to Amazon.co.uk if you wish to buy some) and the free teaching resources available.

Step Chain is the new and original series from Egmont Books about children connected by the chain of relationships that form when their parents separate. The series is written for the soap generation, for young poeple who love books that deal with everyday family problems and situations. Each book focuses on a particular issue faced by children when families break up, with the same characters appearing across the series linking the books together. The books are written in the first person, making them very involving and personal. They are upbeat and fun, with lots of fast-paced dialogue.

The table below shows descriptions of the first nine Step Chain books. To buy the book from Amazon.co.uk, simply click on a book cover. Don't forget to look at the free Step Chain resources too.	One Mum Too Many 'I'm Sarah, and my parents are separated. Not for much longer, if I have my way. You think I'm going to stay with 'her' and her 'perfect' daughters whenever I want to see my dad? They're not my family and I don't need her. She's one mum too many.'
You Can't Fancy Your Step Sister 'I knew that a family holiday with my stepsisters was going to be BIG trouble. But not like this! Frankie's really cool....I think I fancy her. That's totally gross! And now my best mate thinks he's in with a chance, and my brother is watching every move. What's going on? I mean, is she my girlfriend or my sister?'	She's No Angel What happens when your step-dad's children are spoilt brats, but your mum thinks they're adorable? Find out in the third book in the brilliant Step Chain series.
Too Good To Be True Becca's mum has only just told her that her boyfriend Patrick has a daughter called Lissie, and that she's the same age. It wouldn't be so bad, but Lissie has long straight brown hair, no spots, can play the cello really well and speaks Italian! How is Becca going to compete?	Get Me Out Of Here Ed lives in a madhouse, with his Dad and his twin step-sisters. He longs for a bit of peace, but should he go and live with his Mum. Ed's life is turned upside down when his annoying step-sister Phoebe disappears.
Parents Behaving Badly Hannah and Rachel are best friends - they're stepsisters. What'll happen to their friendship if their parents split up?	Don't Tell Mum Bethany's best friend Claire is determined that she should fancy someone. Bethany starts to like Robby, the good-looking waiter from Ric's cafe, but when she learns his secret, she knows that she just can't tell anyone.
Losing My Identity Ryan's step-brother Ross is making Ryan's life a misery. Worst of all Ross is coming to live with them and Ryan's mum thinks they are good friends.	Secrets and Lies Katie knows it's wrong to lie to her mum. Will she decide to own up, despite the consequences. Find out in Secret and Lies.

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