Barbara Catchpole

London detective Matt Blake remembers his last case. Little did he know the horrors he would find under the light of the blood moon. Dark Reads are very short novels of just 600 words, written specifically to appeal to struggling teenage readers with a very low reading age of 6-7. Each story has the perfect combination of accessible language and interesting, age-appropriate content.Every title has the look and feel of a real book with a contents page, information about the author and illustrator, story facts and dynamic two-tone illustrations. Dark Reads I draws on supernatural classics and famous monsters, and Dark Reads II presents a modern and relatable 'way in' to the plays of Shakespeare.These bite-sized books are perfect for encouraging those normally daunted by the prospect of reading.

Blood Moon

A hilarious and unexpectedly moving story of Todd and his dead friend Ed, who now lives in his head.

Dead Ed in My Head

Harry the hamster is ill, so Mum and Pig take him to the vet. That cost thirty quid. Then Suki got her hand stuck down the drain on the High Street and they had to call the fire brigade to get her out. Suki's (ex)-boyfriend Kim and fireman Sam (I know!) end up in a fight. Then Gran got herself arrested whilst skateboarding and she lost her teeth. Somebody lost Vampire Baby, too. Not bad for the finale. It's almost like on TV!PIG's Season's Finale is one of six books in Set One of the Pig series, published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist publisher for reluctant readers and struggling readers. The Pig reading books all feature Peter Ian Green - although everybody calls him Pig, even his teachers. The 'Pig' reading series offers friendly, fast-paced and extremely funny stories in first-person diary format, for readers who want a great story in a quick read. PIG's Season's Finale is ideal for reluctant readers aged 7 to 12 with a reading age of 8 - 9 years.

Pig's Season's Finale

Pig's class at school all have to bring in something they don't use anymore. It all starts well (even though Pig takes in his mum's wedding ring), but then things go wrong and Pig accuses Raj of something terrible. Raj is very upset and calls Pig a blue baboon's bottom. That's Raj's worst insult. Can Pig do anything to restore his friendship with Raj? Boys love PIG! Peter Ian Green has another hilarious adventure in this book, one of the bestselling series 'PIG' by Barbara Catchpole. Coupled with fantastic black-and-white illustrations and an easy-to-read diary format, the laugh-out-loud humour and tale of friendship will appeal to all readers.

Pig is a Blue Baboon's Bottom

Pig has a huge brown plastic dog poo. (Not one of those long ones that go dry. This one's a curly brown, wet-looking poo, with a little black plastic fly on it.) Pig thinks the poo talks to him (he doesn't think that really - he's not bonkers or anything). But he does miss his poo lots when he loses it - mainly because it reminds him of his dad. Boys love PIG! Peter Ian Green has another hilarious adventure in this book, one of the bestselling series 'PIG' by Barbara Catchpole. Coupled with fantastic black-and-white illustrations and an easy-to-read diary format, the laugh-out-loud humour and tale of friendship will appeal to all readers.

Set 1

PIG and the Talking Poo

Stephen Rickard

Romeo and Juliet: Microwave Shakespeare is the perfect introduction to the play for all pupils now having to study the full play in its original language.

Much Ado about Nothing

The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 7 to 8, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader interest.Dynamite Deputy - Ben was born deaf, but this has never stopped him being the best deputy sheriff in the Wild West. One day the 'Hole in The Wall Gang' stroll into town and Ben must use all of his skills if he wants to put them behind bars.

Dynamite Deputy (Full Flight Adventure)

This brand-new series puts readers in the shoes of famous historical figures during their childhoods, with an emphasis on the gruesome and ghastly bits. A lively and varied mix of types of information – including thrilling prose, stunning comic strips, fact boxes and timelines – bring their stories to life in a way that feels fresh and fun for reluctant readers. Kids in History: Helen Keller gives a fast-paced and fascinating account of the early life of the famous American author and political activist, detailing her inspiring journey towards being able to communicate with those around her and spread a message of tolerance and understanding.

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