Reluctant Reader Books
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Defenders: Killing Ground
Everyone is freaked out when circles of scorched earth start appearing in Halifax – on the moors, the parks and even the football pitches. Seth is most disturbed of all – he sees the shadows of the past. But when he looks into a Viking's ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Jellybean
Ellie battles feelings of anxiety about school that she can’t explain in this sensitively told tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.
When Ellie wakes up one day and can’t face going to school, her parents think there must be a reason. Is ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Bad Food: Live And Let Fry
All of your favorite characters from Belching Walrus Elementary return in the fourth Bad Food book by "the Doodle Boy" Joe Whale and fan-favorite Eric Luper!
Slice, Totz and Scoop are back in a brand-new adventure! After saving the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Nova
When Max’s life-craft is pulled into a wormhole, he needs a whole galaxy of luck to return to safety … Chris Bradford crafts Interstellar for kids in this space-bending survival story.
Max Nova is headed to Mercury with his father, a space ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Beast with the Red Ear
Behave or the Cucuy will get you. That's what Jacob has always been told. Using its large red ear, the beast listens for naughty children to whisk away and make its meal. Jacob reminds his younger sister of this cautionary tale while he's ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Harald Hardnut
A thrilling Viking adventure from the bestselling Tony Bradman. Harald Hardnut was a Viking outlaw, but he became an emperor's bodyguard, a princess's husband and, at last, a king. Based on the life of a real historical figure. Particularly suitable ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Until Proven Guilty
Brand new edition of a bestselling thriller by Nigel Hinton. Nathan's world is turned upside down when his dad's falsely accused of a murder. He sets out to prove the police is wrong, but time is not on his side. Can he convince them that his dad's ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Evil Within
What transforms an ordinary Edinburgh boy into the most infamous split personality of all time? This vividly imagined diary of the young Henry Jekyll examines the contradictions within us all and teases out one possible backstory for the character in...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Gamer
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 ... ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Day The Hiccups Took Over
A case of incurable hiccups leads to hilarity in this hilarious caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons.
Frank has a big day ahead of him, with a trip to the dentist, a trumpet exam, a swimming contest and, most important of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Rock ‘N’ Roll Rabbits
Fusion Readers are a brand new addition to the Maverick Reading Scheme. They combine traditional text on one page and comic book panels on the other to seamlessly combine these two mediums together. Fusion Readers are perfect for both able and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.14
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
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
Wings: Spitfire
Greg is only happy when he's active – on the pitch or on his phone, it doesn't matter. But as soon as training's over or his host parent Steve takes the phone away, he's on edge. Steve suggests that Greg do something quiet with him, like making one...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 2.0
- 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
Flat Stanley
Stanley Lambchop was just an ordinary boy – until a noticeboard fell on him. Now he’s flat as a pancake!
Being flat is fantastic – he can be rolled up, sent in the post and even fly like a kite. But it’s not all fun and games … there are...
- 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
Becoming Grace
Award-winning Hilary McKay brings the childhood of Victorian heroine Grace Darling to life in this heartfelt reimagining of her life up to and including the Forfarshire shipwreck.
Despite her fear of boats, Grace Darling loves her life as the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ninja: Death Touch
Taka has proven his worth as a ninja warrior, but now he must prepare for an attack by the samurai leader Lord Oda. The explosive second installment in the Ninja trilogy.
Taka is now a black belt and is learning the lethal art of the ninja. He ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Unlucky Eleven
A fun football tale for little readers packed with laughs, friendship and a spot of superstition …
Ridiculous injuries … strange illnesses … cancelled games … Everything's going wrong for the Saints this season, and Stanley's team-mates ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Buzz Sausage Wolf
Meet Buzz Sausage Wolf! A hilariously silly sausage dog who's determined to be the PERFECT pet - but how? Funny and friendly cosy full-colour illustrated story about being yourself, ideal for newly independent readers moving on from picture books....
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Last Day Of October
Bored with trick-or-treating, three friends venture into the woods on Halloween night to hunt for the haunted McBride House in this spine-tingling horror story from Phil Hickes.
If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a nasty surprise ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
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
