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Author
Series
Publisher
QED Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
Charlie loves trains but he finds it hard to join in with his classmates on their project for the science fair. When their team needs a new leader, can Charlie use his SEN superpowers to help his group win the prize?
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Description
"Improve confidence in reading for struggling readers and children with dyslexia with this decodable chapter book collection filled with fun and exciting adventures; featuring six separate stories all in one big book! Follow the Plott family on a series of fun and exciting adventures in this series of chaptered stories perfect for independent reading practice or shared reading. For Ash and Mel, two 10-year-old twin girls, there is always fun to be...
3) Wildfire
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Dylan tries to find the source of a series of mysterious fires."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
Anna Liza likes to help cheer up her mother's psychiatric patients with her 17 top knock-knock jokes and cheerful songs, but when she meets Edward, she hits a brick wall. Edward's dad is so sad since his mum left; he says his life isn't going anywhere any more. Anna Liza has a plan to get him on the move again, if only she can manage to evade her mother's attention long enough. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth...
5) Oh brother
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Lauren is worried what will happen when her new friends realize her brother is disabled."--
6) Keeper
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The North Star soccer team is thrilled when Shane, the new boy at school, turns out to be a talented goalkeeper. But Shane has a temper that gets him in trouble and a demanding father who acts out on the sidelines at every game. Soon Shane's teammates start to worry that something is really wrong -- and that Shane's not nearly as tough as he seems."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
Sherman loves the moon and he loves his grandpa even more who has actually been to the moon! Grandpa was an astronaut and has a chunk of moon rock on his mantlepiece. Playing space games with Grandpa is one of Sherman's most favourite things ever so he's thrilled to hear that's exactly what a visit to Grandpa will involve. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
8) Fox hunt
Author
Series
Kents' Quest volume 1
Publisher
Simple Words Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
"The Kents are on a camping trip at Camp Split Rock. They plan to spend all their time fishing, grilling and relaxing. But a friendly fox named Pip turns their plans upside down. Together they uncover the biggest pet scam ever!This book uses Dyslexie Font. We also offer the same title in Century Schoolbook Font. Simple Words Books help children with dyslexia to become better readers, without tears. Our decodable chapter books support improving their...
9) Sam is stuck
Author
Series
Kents' Quest volume 1
Publisher
Simple Words Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
"For Tim and his sister, Kim, a relaxing boat ride with their parents turns into a rescue mission. Sam, a talking cod fish, is stuck between the rocks and his best pal cannot get him out ... Can Tim and Kim help Sam? Will Sam the Cod Fish ever be free? Simple Words Books help children with dyslexia to become better readers, without tears. Our decodable books support improving their reading fluency, comprehension and confidence. In our books, we use...
10) Colour my days
Author
Publisher
Picture Squirrels
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
Emmy & Jeff live in a black and white world. But suddenly, the week has started with a splash of yellow and each new day brings a new colour into Emmy & Jeff's lives. Join them as they explore all the colours in the rainbow! An appealing & evocative introduction to colour for young children. Part of Barrington Stoke's picture book range for all the family, with easy-read font.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Description
Ted thinks there's something fishy going on. Ever since his birthday when he got a special loyalty card at the local shop, all his great ideas are being thought of by the new Prime Minister too. Now there's laws about walking to school and everyone has Mondays off! Could the shop's market research lady have anything to do with it? And if Ted has become a Leader, shouldn't he start thinking up proper laws to save the world?
12) Gamer
Author
Series
Virtual Kombat volume 1
Language
English
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Description
"Street kid Scott jumps at the chance to be a Virtual Kombat gamer. if he can battle his way up the ranks, the ultimate prize will be his. But then his friend Kate goes missing in the battle arena, and Scott's dream turns into a nightmare"--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrington Stoke
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Description
Once there was a very fierce cat. Not just fierce: totally, terrifyingly, stupendously fierce. Everyone was afraid of this cat. Her name was Dread and everyone dreaded Dread Cat. But then Dread Cat started to run out of luck catching mice. She hadn't caught any for ages. So she announced that she was giving up chasing mice and promised to never again hunt another mouse. The war was over. But was it really?
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, amateur magician Kylie has to work hard to be taken seriously."--
Fourteen-year-old Kylie really wants to be part of the magician showcase. The problem is, the director has already decided that, because she's a girl. Kylie would be better off assisting a magician rather than doing her own routine. Determined to prove him wrong, Kylie decides to team up with her friend Min to secure...
15) Seven ghosts
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Jake and the other finalists in a writing competition have been invited to a stately house for a tour like no other. As their guide leads them through grand rooms, hidden nooks and magnificent grounds, they hear the stories of seven ghosts who haunt the halls. But strange shapes and shadows follow Jake as he journeys through the house and with each tale that Jake hears, he begins to feel more uneasy. All is not as it seems and soon Jake will discover...
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrington Stoke
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
The frogs always beat the toads at long jump but the toads don't mind - anything for a quiet life. But then the children - and Mutt the dog - come in search of some good jumpers, and the toads see an opportunity to get their own back. Soon the poor frogs have been gathered up and put in an ice-cream tub, and they're hopping mad!
Author
Publisher
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
School bully Darren Bishop is furious after he is out paced in the school race. He can't have that now, can he? So when he is challenged to a battle of courage, Darren thinks he can't lose and can't wait to show the class who's boss. But see who turns out to be the chicken...
19) Final cut
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, a bullied teen plots the ultimate revenge.
"Mason has been picked on at school for as long as he can remember and he's tired of it. He is happy that his family is moving and that he will never have to go to this school ever again. On his last day, Mason uses his filmmaking skills to pull the ultimated prank on the two worst bullies. But the plan backfires when the humiliating video he puts...
20) Aftershock
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Amy and her estranged half sister, Mara, journey through the aftermath of a massive earthquake in search of their parents."--
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