Barrington Stoke | Dyslexia Friendly Books
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In at the Deep End
Ben knows he's taking on a lot, offering to do the first hundred lengths of the swimathon himself, but he's desperate to impress Jack and Harry. But as he swims - and swims - Jack realises that his 'friends' aren't going to show. Now he either has to...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Day My Family Disappeared
Bob Bunyon is fed up. In a family full of artists and performers, he’s the one with no talent, the one bypassed by the creativity gene – and his four siblings just won’t let him forget it. Finally sick of being taunted for being so ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
United Here I Come
Jack and Jimmy are awful at football - but Jimmy is sure he'll play for United one day! Is Jimmy crazy or will he find a way to prove himself? And can the boys save the day when it's up to them to win the match? Particularly suitable for struggling, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Fortune’s Fools: A Romeo Roller Coaster
Top school athletes Dom and Blake have been best friends for ever – B and D, D-Dog and B-Unit, the Cool Combo ... But with Sports Day approaching, their friendship is suddenly under threat. Mr Fortune, their headmaster, has pitted the school houses...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Sequin And Stitch
Sequin's mum is a talented seamstress and their little flat is overflowing with beautiful silks, fabrics, buttons and beads. It's a sparkling sanctuary, like a princess's wardrobe.
While Mum works at her sewing machine late into the night, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Piano At The Station
Lacey's smart tongue and quick temper are constantly getting her confined to isolation at school. But there’s a lot more to her that most people never see, and when Lacey gets sent to lunch-time music lessons to keep her out of trouble, she ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Big Ask
Alfie Parker has bagged the hottest date to prom … hasn’t he? Bestselling LGBTQ+ writer Simon James Green makes his Barrington Stoke debut with a life-affirming teen romance.
Harvey is popular, cool, plays football and has been in a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The River Spirit
Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city’s chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange.
Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things – ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Back Of The Net
Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.
Eva’s football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can’t ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
D-Day Dog
Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches. It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always admired brave men like his dad, who is a Reserve soldier.
But when his dad is called up to action and things at home...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Stellar
Stella is astounded by the stars. But her brother Ryan is bored with space already. Less than a week into their family holiday on the Space Hotel orbiting Earth, he’s moaning that there’s nothing to do.
Their parents suggest the two of them go...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Boy At The Window
A spine-tingling ghost story from bestselling author Lucy Strange
Folk say the fog plays tricks – that it shapes itself into little hands and frightened faces that press at people’s doors and windows, desperate to come inside. But Hugo is ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Wings: Flyboy
On and off the pitch, Jastinder always plays it safe. He lines everything up for glory. Then he fluffs it. The summer school is meant to change all that.
But next to the school, a long-abandoned airfield hums with mystery … and when Jastinder ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Anthony McGowan Collection | 5 Books
All of the titles are tested for Accelerated Reader and include all the quiz information you will need on a handy label inside the front cover.
All of the titles are aimed at the Middle Years Plus (MYPLUS) age range 12+ Upper Years (UY) age range ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Book Cover : Paperback
Owen And The Soldier
A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park. Only Owen understands how important he is. At home, Owen and his mum are struggling and there's nobody he can talk to. Hidden away in the park, Owen feels free to be himself. When the war-weary ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 2
- Book Cover : Paperback
Space Ace
Billy's grandfather is a retired astronaut who likes to take Billy on trips around planet Earth. But when the ship's computer takes over, they suddenly find themselves zooming away on a grand tour of the Solar System! But when the computer system ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Rook (Shortlisted for Carnegie 2018)
A poignant, beautifully written novella about growing up and family. A companion piece to the hugely successful Brock and Pike, McGowan warms hearts once more with the adventures of Nicky and Kenny.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Invasion Of Crooked Oak
Nancy's parents are acting weird. Their eyes are blank, they won't eat - it's like they're no longer themselves. Pete and Krish are obsessed with unexplained phenomena and when they offer to help Nancy investigate, they're sure they can crack the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
McTavish On The Move
Pa has just landed a new job, and it's put an unusual spring in his step. But a new job means a new house in a new part of town, and now the Peacheys are getting ready to move. Amidst the chaos, nobody seems to notice that Betty is struggling with ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Den
Marshall feels the need to escape because things are so tough at home. Rory is just happy it’s the first day of the summer holidays. While out on their bikes they stumble across a long-forgotten underground bunker at the edge of the woods. This is ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
When Saturday Comes
Daniel had a hard time when his parents split up and his dad started working abroad. He had to move and start at a new school, but things changed for the better when he started playing football for the Haybrook Rockets. This season the team are in ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Day Of The Jackdaw
Village newcomer Alex must vanquish a vicious feathered foe to finally feel at home in this madcap caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons.
Alex is not happy that his family are moving to the village of Noggings. He’s even ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The List
Can friendships survive as Denny relives the good times and rewrites the bad? A comic and compelling tale from award-winning author Keith Gray.
It’s the end of the summer and Denny is having to move away with his mum now that she’s found a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Butterflies For Grandpa Joe
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Humiliations Of Welton Blake
Welton Blake has done it! He's asked out Carmella McKenzie ‐ the best-looking girl in school ‐ and she's only gone and said yes!
But just as he thinks his luck is starting to change, Welton's phone breaks, kick‐starting a series of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
