Judy Waite

Tired of household responsibilities and her mother's depression, Taylor allows a new friend to persuade her to buy things she can't afford, but soon discovers that Kat has even more secrets than she has.

Shopaholic

Elinor has lived in a cult her entire life, but when she meets a boy who looks strangely familiar, she begins to question what she has been taught.

Forbidden

A time-slip adventure mystery pitched at KS2/KS3 readers and linking with an interactive website 'wordtamer.co.uk', this novel begins in a contemporary recession-hit town where a young boy, Max, is struggling to be accepted at a new school - only when he begins to 'slip away' to a strange 1950's dream world his street-cred gets worse, not better. Written by an established award winning children's author, the novel taps into National Curriculum specifications and offers not only the development of reading and literacy skills, but also taps into Citizenship and social debates around bullying and animal welfare. The novel has been extensively trialled in schools and is also supported by the popular ICT creative writing resource 'wordtamer.co.uk'. Additionally, the book itself includes further teacher/pupil resources in the form of creative writing exercises.

Funfear

Connie doesn't stand a chance with Josh - not when he worships the wonderful Megan. Fed up, she writes a letter to the universe asking for Josh to fall in love with her, and for Megan's hair to fall out. The next day, Megan's hair is almost shaved off, and Josh is all over Connie like a rash. It's like a miracle - except it's totally unfair! Consumed with guilt, Connie has to put things right... Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired Up encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, or those with English as an additional language, aged 11+, at a manageable length (80 pages) and reading level (9+). Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

Begging Letter

When Peter finds a tiny, stranded seal pup he takes it back home to his fisherman's cottage and feeds it. Soon all the village children come along to see his new pet and Peter realises its time to take the growing seal back to the sea where it belongs.

The Storm Seal

Struggles to confront family issues, emotional problems, unrequited love, mystery, and violence are told from the viewpoints of Matt, who possesses unusual gifts, and Erin, who attempts to use her proficiency with magic to attract him.

Trick of the Mind

This is the story of a mouse who sneaks into an old empty house. Once inside Mouse is followed by a big black cat, but as Mouse reaches the attic the black cat finds itself the target of a larger animal.

Mouse, Look Out!

Elliot is the next big thing! Discovered singing in a garage, he's scooped up, signed up and tied up by a major record company. Before he knows it, the world is at his feet: everybody wants a piece of the Elliot brand.But Elliot's not sure he wants to be a brand. All he wants to do is sing. It seems, though, that that's too much to ask.As he sees his dreams slowly turn into a nightmare, he's desperate to get back to the life he'd been so quick to leave behind. But can he fit in there now? And will anybody - his new manager and new friends, his mates and, most importantly, his girlfriend Anna - understand his decision?

The Next Big Thing

Klaus Baumgart

When Laura and her little brother Tommy make a kite they can't wait to watch it fly as high as the stars. But a kite would need to be very special to fly that high. Is their homemade kite special enough? And are Laura and Tommy brave enough to ignore the horrible boys who laugh at them? Maybe with the help of Laura's star, they'll make their wish come true...

Laura's Secret

Puzzle seems to be a joke horse, but when he is discovered to have a special talent, Lynette is determined to make him, and herself, a star. Nicky doesn't like Lynette's cruel methods, but he doesn't want to abandon Puzzle to her, either.

Puzzle

All Lena wants is to help a stray dog and hang out with her friends, Sanjay, Chelsea and Kai. All her dad wants is to make a deal with his boss. Somehow, things never quite seem to go according to plan... Join the four friends as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up. Welcome to The Street! Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, The Street is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable length (96 pages) and reading age (9+). This collection of stories can be read in any order. Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

Lena's Story

Kai just wanted a bit of fun but now his video has gone viral, his friends are upset, and he is getting messages from strangers on the internet... Join Kai, Lena, Chelsea, and Sanjay as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up. Welcome to The Street! Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, The Street is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable length (96 pages) and reading age (9+). This collection of stories can be read in any order. Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties. Book band: Brown

Kai's Story

Wanting to make Matt fall for her, Erin teaches him magic to lure him away from his interest in Kirsty, but when Kirsty is found dead and Erin realizes that Matt is to blame, Erin must put aside her feelings and make the right decision in order to see that there is justice for Kirsty.

Alix, Courtney and Fern aren't 'bad' girls. They're respectable sixth form students who've hit on a great way to pull in good money. They can buy designer gear, holiday abroad, and aren't even out of place at a millionaire's party. As long as they follow their own 'rules', and keep themselves safe, who cares how they earn the extra cash? No one's going to get hurt. Or are they . . ? A gripping story of teenage girls who use sex to make money - and then find that money is not after all going to resolve all ills.

Game Girls

Chelsea's Story

Andrew Melrose

Literacy World Satellites are integrated in the wider literacy programme and a similar range of titles are available with adapted, more accessible language and gradual progression to help children develop their reading in smaller steps while following the same scheme as their classmates.

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