Your Kids and Mine
- 50 pages
- 2 hours of reading
As she looks down at her baby, a tear runs down Valeries’s cheek. “How can I possibly leave you?” She whispers.
Tana Reiff Books
Tana Reiff crafts fiction and folktale retellings with a keen eye for accessibility, making her narratives engaging for a broad readership. Her work extends into visual storytelling, as seen in her photographic exploration of distinctive cultural landscapes. Drawing from decades in adult literacy education, she possesses a deep understanding of clear communication and narrative structure. Reiff's writing is characterized by its clarity and ability to connect with readers through well-told stories.
Clean as a Whistle
- 52 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"Mom, is that all you think about? What someone's house looks like?" Nick asks. It isn't all that Maggie thinks about, but she does take pride in how her home looks. When her son Nick suggests she take a job cleaning other people's houses, Maggie gives it a try. Before she knows it, she has her own business going, with her best friend Liz as her partner. It's a perfect match. Maggie loves cleaning and Liz has a head for business. But what happens when business partners don't agree? Maggie and Liz are both about to find out. This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers.
Crafting a Business
- 50 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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 ways they did not imagine. With Ethan's full-time job, plus handling the whole operation and a new baby, the couple begins to wonder: Are they running the business or is it running them? Ethan and Ashley soon face a hard decision.This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers.
You Call, We Haul
- 52 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Alex just lost his job at the plant. His unemployment checks won't last forever. He owns only one thing of value-his pickup truck. That's when the idea comes to him. He can start a hauling business! The business turns out to be full of surprises and takes many twists and turns. Alex doesn't give up. In time, he earns a steady income. He gets closer with his son. And he falls in love. Then he gets a phone call. After all his hard work, he must decide whether to keep his business or let it go.This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers.