Themes: Life Lessons, Values, Identity, Good vs. Evil, Temptation, Science Fiction, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Lazy Rita needed to hit the gym and get in shape. She's grateful when the mysterious Rowena shows up and sup-plies the motivation. But now Rowena is going too far and pushing too hard. Help! Rita wants her life back. Written specifically for struggling readers to explore genres, like mysteries and science fiction, these fast-paced books hold student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title promote cognitive development by making students think about vocabulary, comprehension, character, and plot.