Livewire (Livewire Real Lives)

Mel Gibson was the 6th child in a family of 10. He was called Mad Mel in school, because he was always in trouble. Then he went to acting school and later made his first film, Mad Max. Mel continues to be successful not only as an actor but also as a director, turning out films such as Braveheart, The Man Without a Face, and Conspiracy Theory.

"Livewire" is a series of reading materials with a teenage or adult interest level designed specifically for people with reading ages of nine or ten. Livewire aims to engage the interest of the reader in a non-patronizing way, and lead towards the attainment of a higher reading ability. It is accessible in layout and design, and there are many facts and illustrations. All "Livewire" books have been written by qualified special needs teachers and have been designed, checked and graded in association with the Basic Skills Agency. The "Real Lives" series offers biographies in the categories sport; film and music; and politics and history.