Reading Age: 7 Interest Age: Teen

Reading Age: 8 Interest Age: 8-12

Reading Age: 8 Interest Age: Teen

Barrington Stoke

Does your child struggle to read due to dyslexia or visual stress? Are they reluctant to engage with books or read for pleasure? We source the best resources that help every child experience the joy of reading.

Reading books

When Hagurosan is told to take an offering to the shrine, he reluctantly begins his trek up the mountain. But when he gets hungry and eats the cake meant for the spirits, things take a turn that no one could have expected. Now Hagurosan must face the consequences of his actions.

Hagurosan, by Darren Shan

At last Old Maggit has won the Wickedest Witch Contest! She decorated her house with sweets and gingerbread to entire a brother and sister in, then locked one in the wood-shed, and made the other her slave. Well, that's what she put on the application form. The truth is a little - different! Brilliant revision of the Hansel and Gretel fairytale.

Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+

The Wickedest Witch in the World, by Kaye Umansky

Mel can't believe she's going out with the gorgeous Ben. But when she starts receiving nasty text messages from the mysterious Gloria, she begins to have doubts about him. As the situation spirals out of control, things come to a head.

Text Game, by Kate Cann

“Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you’ve seen a monster in the area …?”

Grace’s family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother, Bren, can do it, why can’t she? So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she’s up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems … Has she taken on more than she can handle?

This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 8.

The Griffin Gate, by Vashti Hardy

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 … Continue Scott’s thrilling adventure in Virus (Virtual Kombat #2)!

This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 8+. AR Level – 4.1

Cover artwork and vignettes by Anders Frang

Reading Age: 8+ Interest Age: 8-12 ISBN: 978-1-78112-897-8

Gamer (Virtual Kombat #1), by Chris Bradford

Scott and his gang of techno-hackers might have destroyed the deadly online game Virtual Kombat, but they’re far from safe. No longer hosted in virtual reality, there’s only one place for the brutal battle to go – VK will be played in the real world, and Scott’s tech skills won’t help him now. This is no longer just a game … Don’t miss-out on all the action! Catch up on the story so far in 

This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 8+ and is recommended for an interest age of 9+ AR Level – 4.6

Reading Age: 8+ Interest Age: 8-12 ISBN: 978-1-78112-708-7

Cyborg (Virtual Kombat #3), by Chris Bradford

Interest Age: Reference ISBN: 978-1-78112-151-1

Help your readers to become better spellers with out bestselling School Spelling Dictionary.

Designed to help build spelling confidence, the School Spelling Dictionary allows children to look up a word using common incorrect or phonetic spellings. For example, look up 

find it marked in red and the correct spelling, 

, marked against it in black. Simple, accessible layout for use in school. Particularly useful for poor spellers and for consolidating dictionary skills.

School Spelling Dictionary

Dillon hasn’t seen his dad for two years. The last time was when he attacked Dillon’s mum. He hasn’t been allowed anywhere near the family since. But now Dad’s turned up and he wants to take Dillon and his little brother Robbie on holiday. He says Mum’s fine about it. Robbie’s sure Dad has changed but as they set off, Dillon becomes less and less convinced…

On the Edge, by Nigel Hinton

Matt is returning home from the cinema when a yellow-eyed monster bites his hand and his whole world – and body – changes. Helped by his best friend Lisa and teacher Mrs Ruskin, they have just two days to find a cure before the curse takes hold forever!

This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 8+.

Reading Age: 8+ Interest Age: 8-12 ISBN: 978-1-78112-268-6

Young Werewolf, by Cornelia Funke

Iris has dreamed of the same boy all her life. Now she has come to LA to find him. But it seems they don’t exist in the same time. First in a paranormal romance trilogy.

This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 8. It features a removable ‘dyslexia-friendly’ sticker.

Reading Age: 8 Interest Age: Teen ISBN: 978-1-78112-310-2

Soul Mates, by L A Weatherly

What do a former jazz musician, a retired barrister and a one-time Selfridges shop girl all have in common? They're the people Zeni is stuck with on her work experience. Zeni wonders how she'll get through her week at Magnolia Gardens Care Home. At least she has Joe to keep her company. But as the week goes on, Zeni is surprised to find that she makes firm friends with the residents at Magnolia Gardens and before long she is helping them grow old disgracefully!

Brace Mouth, False Teeth by Sita Brahmachari

Life is not easy for Nicky. His mum’s gone, his dad’s on bail, and his brother Kenny needs looking after like a little kid. When Kenny drags Nicky out of bed one dark morning, Nicky has no idea that he is about to witness a terrible act of destruction, and the senseless killing of an innocent animal. But Nicky manages to save something precious from the disaster, and his and Kenny’s lives are changed forever…

Brock, by Anthony McGowan

Hannah and her family are on holiday – the holiday from hell. Every night Hannah can feel a ghostly presence in her room, creeping closer and closer. But Mum and Dad don’t believe her. Will she ever find out what happened in the front room?

 This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 7. It features a removable ‘super-readable’ sticker. AR Level – 4.1

Reading Age: 7 Interest Age: Teen ISBN: 978-1-78112-501-4

Front Room, by Michelle Magorian

When Kenny and Nicky spot a glint of gold in the murky waters of Bacon Pond, they can’t leave it alone. It means money, and money helps patch things up when you haven’t got any. But sometimes it’s better not to look too deep. Not when there are local gangsters involved, and tough questions about your own family’s past. But Nicky can’t help looking back. He knows it’s a bad idea, and it could ruin everything. Can he save himself and his family, or will the secrets of the lake take them all down?

Pike, by Anthony McGowan

Scott nearly died playing Virtual Kombat – the virtual-reality fighting game that risks the lives of street kids for profit. Hunted by Wasp drones, Scott’s on the run when he comes across a gang of techno-hackers who share his wish to destroy VK. They’ve developed a virus that could do the job, but in order to implant it Scott has to re-enter the arena and risk being trapped inside the game for ever … Don’t miss-out on all the action! Catch up on the story so far in 

This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 8+. It features a removable ‘super-readable’ sticker.

Reading Age: 8+ Interest Age: 8-12 ISBN: 978-1-78112-707-0

Virus (Virtual Kombat #2), by Chris Bradford

Poppy’s having a nightmare at home. Her parents have split up and her mum’s new boyfriend is moving in. Dad is the one who’s always been there for Poppy, but now he’s drifting further and further away. It seems like things can’t get any worse until it all goes wrong at school as well and Poppy finds herself being targeted by spiteful bullies. As the vicious online comments keep coming, who can Poppy turn to for help?

This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 8. It features a removable ‘super-readable’ sticker. AR Level – 3.6

Because Of You, by Eve Ainsworth

The world’s most amazing magic trick was performed by a boy called Erik Weiz. He transformed himself into Harry Houdini, the most famous magician of all time. I knew him when he was still called Erik. And this is how the trick was done …

This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 8+. It features a removable ‘super-readable’ sticker. AR Level – 4.5

Reading Age: 8+ Interest Age: 8-12 ISBN: 978-1-78112-810-7

Houdini and the Five-Cent Circus, by Keith Gray

The house was the one place Nate and I could meet, even in our different times. If it's not there any more... At last Iris has found her soul mate - Nate. The boy who haunted her dreams is flesh and blood and they are about to embark on a life together. There's just the small matter of adjusting to the unfamiliar world of 1922. But the forces that have kept Iris and Nate apart are not done with the young lovers yet. Soon Iris is all alone in a time that is not her own and to her horror, it seems Nate has never existed...

Soul Desire, by L. A. Weatherly

Three best friends. One hot girl. Perry’s been mates with Todd and Marco for years. They went to school together, now they work in a drugs gang that’s made them all rich. But when Perry meets Nadia he sets off a chain of events that can only end in tragedy.