Odd Job Ollie: Starting Out by David Heulfryn

Ollie has been offered an apprenticeship with Cockaigne Construction. His father works at the same company and put in a recommendation for his son, but Ollie is not sure he wants to take it. He’s been thinking long and hard about what he wants to do. Ollie has decided to go it alone and start his own business. But this will disappoint his father.

Splash For Cash by David Heulfryn

It’s coming up to Brad’s birthday, and his parents won’t get him what he wants. He becomes moody, but then comes up with an idea for making money so he can buy it himself. His best friend isn’t convinced it’s a good idea. Brad manages to keep it from the teachers at Cockaigne Academy until the last day, when he is summoned to the headmaster’s office. But even a dressing down from Mr Price doesn’t put him off.