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These short stories bring to life some of the world's deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them.HMS Birkenhead Shark Attacks, 1852The Lions of Tsavo, 1898Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident, 1915This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a...

When Hurricane Katrina hits the city of New Orleans, Jake and his grandma are stranded in their home. How will they escape the rising floodwaters and avoid the chaos and destruction that follows?This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional...

Mount Vesuvius is erupting! Ash is falling like snow and thirteen-year-old Fabia knows something is terribly wrong. Will she escape Pompeii in time to survive this epic disaster?This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by...

When fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history, he doesn't know if he'll ever see his family or his beloved Chinatown again...This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired...

From blinding blizzards to a devastating avalanche, three young people battle against some of the most brutal natural disasters in history. This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo...

This series has a feisty, resourceful female heroine. Alba steps in to save the day when someone threatens to jeopardise her father’s important scientific work. The Alba Series contains 12 books offering a step-by-step phonic progression within exciting, beautiful full-colour illustrations and age-appropriate stories....

A chance discovery of an ancient necklace soon leads Finn and his friends on an incredible quest. The Amber Guardians Series is aimed at pupils needing to build reading stamina. These ten books bridge the gap between the structured reading series and mainstream reading....

Join Calvin and his friends, in some exciting and action-packed decodable adventures! This chapter book collection is designed to help readers develop their fluency skills, as each story increases in complexity, with a focus around affixes, sentence structure, and building vocabulary. These thoughtfully written...

Cricket the Kid decodable stories offer children the opportunity to review and master blends, all whilst reading their very first chapter book series. Each early decodable chapter story has been written with controlled vocabulary, in accordance with the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence (at...

These phonics books are Units 1- 3 of the Dandelion Launchers series. cvc word level These units comprise 12 different books, introducing sounds of the alphabet. Unit 1 comprises four books and introduces the following: s, a, t, i, m Unit 2 comprises four...

20 reading books with consonant digraphs. Great for Beginner Readers. These phonics books are Units 11 - 15 of the Dandelion Launchers series. Dandelion Launchers Units 11-15 introduces consonant digraphs ch, sh, th, ck, wh, ng and qu. Each unit enables the student to...

10 books, 2 at each stage, take children on a carefully structured progression, introducing the spellings ‘tch’ and ‘ve’ and simple two-syllable words. Unit 16: tch and ve (e.g. match and have) Unit 17: simple two-syllable words (e.g. laptop) Unit 18: two-syllable words and...

These phonics books are Units 4-7 of the Dandelion Launchers series. cvc word level These units comprise 16 different books, introducing sounds of the alphabet. Unit 4 comprises four books and introduces the following: d, e, f, v Unit 5 comprises four books and...

These phonics books are Units 8 - 10 of the Dandelion Launchers series. Dandelion Launchers Units 8-10 includes 12 books which introduce consonant blends. The four different books in each unit offer lots of practice at this stage. Unit 8 comprises four books and...

Level 1 ‘The Mail’ consists of 14 different books introducing vowel diagraphs. Each book introduces one spelling each vowel sound. These books are an excellent series for beginner readers. Book 1 – ai Book 2 – ee Book 3 – oa Book 4 –...

Level 2 ‘Viv Wails’ consists of 14 different books. Each book introduces two or three alternative spellings for each vowel sound. These books are an excellent series for beginner readers. Book 1 – ai | ay | a Book 2 – ee | e...

Level 3 ‘Jake the Snake’ consists of 14 different books. Each book introduces four to five alternative spellings for each vowel sound. These books are an excellent series for beginner readers. Book 1 – ai | ay | a | a-e | ea Book...

Level 4 ‘Toad and Newt’ consists of 14 different books introducing alternative spellings for vowels and consonants, alternative sounds for the spelling <c> and <g>, and common Latin suffixes. These books are an excellent series for beginner readers. Book 1 – ue | u-e...

Dandelion Readers follow the same phonic progression as the Dandelion Launchers.  The key difference between the two book series is the amount of text on a page. Dandelion Readers have more text than the Dandelion Launchers.  In set 1 'Sam': Units 1-7 introduce the...

Dandelion Readers follow the same phonic progression as the Dandelion Launchers.  The key difference between the two book series is the amount of text on a page. Dandelion Readers have more text than the Dandelion Launchers.  Dandelion Readers Units 11-20 contains 10 books with...

Dandelion Readers follow the same phonic progression as the Dandelion Launchers.  The key difference between the two book series is the amount of text on a page. Dandelion Readers have more text than the Dandelion Launchers.  In Set 2 'A Mat': Units 1-7 introduce...

Dandelion Readers follow the same phonic progression as the Dandelion Launchers. The key difference between the two book series is the amount of text on a page. Dandelion Readers have more text than the Dandelion Launchers.  Dandelion Readers Units 11-20 contains 10 books with two...

Dandelion Readers follow the same phonic progression as the Dandelion Launchers. The key difference between the two book series is the amount of text on a page. Dandelion Readers have more text than the Dandelion Launchers.  In Set 3 'Sit, Sam': Units 1-7 introduce the...

The Split Vowel Spellings set contains reading practice for split vowel spellings a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e and u-e. These books can be used alongside any phonics reading program. This set includes 6 books, one for each spelling and one that includes all the spellings.

Photocopiable activities to accompany the Dandelion World Stages 1-7 non-fiction readers. Activities focus on blending, segmenting skills, supporting word-building, comprehension, and early writing in a fun and accessible way for young children.

Lex's Grandad has been working on a secret invention, but disaster strikes when he encounters some people intent on stealing it. Luckily, Lex has some new friends and a cunning plan that he hopes will save the day. Book 1- Suffixes (-s, -es, -ed,...

A photocopiable activity book to accompany a set of truly decodable books for older readers who need support with their reading. This activity book introduces a range of suffixes, prefixes and root words and contains reading comprehension and spelling activities using English morphology linked...

After being pulled into his game, Gus learns that there is no way out unless he continues to play. In order toescape, Gus has to befriend the other players, form a team and work together. This action-packed quest story takes the reader from CVC...

This series comprises 10 books covering alternative vowel and consonant spellings and common Latin suffixes. Book 1: u, ue, u-e Book 2: u, o, ou Book 3: s, ss, se, c, ce Book 4: l, ll, le, al Book 5: j, g, ge Book...

Jack and his little sister, Snub, are visiting Gran and Grandpa on a remote Scottish island where they live. An accident brings them closer together, but a subsequent calamity is the beginning of an exciting quest. The Island Adventure Series are engaging texts suitable...

Jill Jet decodable stories offer children the opportunity to review and master their letter sounds, all whilst reading their very first chapter book series. Each early decodable chapter story has been written with controlled vocabulary, in accordance with the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence...

June Bloom decodable stories offer children the opportunity to review and master vowel sounds, all whilst reading their very first chapter book series. Each early decodable chapter story has been written with controlled vocabulary, in accordance with the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence (at...

The Magic Belt series comprises 12 beautifully illustrated books which take Zak on a quest to find 10 magical gems to help cure his grandfather. This action-packed quest story with fabulous illustrations takes the reader from CVC and CVCC word level text through to...

Determined to find her brother, Mel travels to Mars in a space pod. Phonic Books Mel on Mars comprises 12 decodable books for older readers who can read simple CVC words. This action-packed quest story takes the reader from CVC and CVCC word text through to...

Moon Dogs EXTRAS are an exciting addition of 24 books that follow the same scope and sequence as Moon Dogs set 1. They have age-appropriate illustrations and storylines that engage and encourage the student to read on. The series can be used as a supplementary...

Such engaging texts suitable for students in their tweens and teens. They have age-appropriate illustrations and story lines that engage and encourage the student to read on. Set 1 gradually introduces the initial sounds of the alphabet at CVC level text. Book 1: s...

Such engaging texts suitable for students in their tweens and teens. They have age-appropriate illustrations and story lines that engage and encourage the student to read on. Set 2 begins with text at cvc level, introduces adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs. Book 1: CVC...

Such engaging texts suitable for students in their tweens and teens. They have age-appropriate illustrations and story lines that engage and encourage the student to read on. Set 3 in the series these decodable books for older, beginner readers are a contemporary series, continuing...

Looking after somebody else's pets is an amazing job, but it can lead to some adventures! Phonic Books Pet Sitters comprises 12 books starting at CVC level and progressing through adjacent consonants, consonant digraphs and alternative vowel spellings. This series shares the same phonic...

10 book setThis high interest reading series is based on the character of Erin and an adventure about her babysitting her baby brother. Danny, a friend of Erin’s skates over to see her. Neither of them know, this is the start of an epic...

Perfect for older readers who are interested in graphic novels but are at the early stages of reading. Each story practises the initial sounds of the alphabet at CVC-level text. Eight stories bound into one graphic novel format follow the adventures of a diverse...

Join the unstoppable Sun Cats as they conquer new heights, face tricky obstacles and skate their way to success. Phonic Books Sun Cats 2 is perfect for older readers who are interested in graphic novels but are at the early stages of reading. Six...

10 book set Zak’s adventures begin when his Grandpa gives him a talisman with special powers. From this day on, Zak’s life is never the same again. The Talisman Series 1 is aimed at older readers with poor knowledge of vowel spellings and covers...

Word building, reading, spelling and comprehension linked to the 10 books in the Talisman Series. One spiral bound photocopiable workbook containing reading, spelling and comprehension activities for each of the books. (150 pages).

10 book set The Talisman Series 2 is designed for older readers and further develops alternative vowel and consonant spellings and common Latin suffixes. This series follows on from the Titan’s Gauntlets Series and offers increasingly challenging text.Sixteen full-colour pages in each book will...

Ben has always wanted a dog. One day a scruffy stray follows him home. Will he get to keep him? The That Dog! Series are engaging texts suitable for students in their tweens and teens. These exciting, age-appropriate tales take the pupils from CVC...

What is the Dragon Eggs series? This is a series of 10 decodable books that combine a revision of those tricky vowel digraphs and an exciting, beautifully-illustrated quest with dragons in it! What a great way to engage children and secure their Alphabetic Code...

This series comprises 12 truly decodable non-fiction books for older readers who can read simple CVC words. Thrilling narratives are packed with facts on high-interest topics that will appeal to older readers, taking them from CVC and CVCC word text through to adjacent consonants,...

A photocopiable activity book to accompany a set of truly decodable non-fiction books for older readers who need support with their reading. This activity book includes activities for reading, spelling and comprehension linked to the Phonic Books The Fact Files 1 series. The Fact...

This series comprises 12 truly decodable non-fiction books for older readers who can read simple CVC and CVCC words. The high-interest non-fiction topics take the reader from CVC and CVCC word text through to adjacent consonants, consonant digraphs and alternative spellings for vowel sounds.Book 1-...