Reluctant Reader Books
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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
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
The Broken Dragon
Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She’s loud and different and nobody seems to be particularly friendly. So when her nan gives her a beautiful china snow dragon, Tyra decides to take it to school, hoping that people will think ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
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
Northern Soul
Marv’s fourteen and his life is simple. There’s football. And his best mate, Jimmy. Perfect.
Nothing else matters until a new girl at school called Carly crashes into his life. For Marv, it’s love at first sight, his emotions flipped upside ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Surfing Shake-Up
Rosie loves nothing more than spending her summers surfing while staying with her Aunt Hazel in Australia. But this summer, her cousin Flora is coming to visit, too, and Aunt Hazel wants Rosie to teach Flora how to surf. Trouble is, Flora has a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
eSports: Gridiron Gamer
As much as he would like to, Iako can't play football. Being in a wheelchair keeps him from hitting the real gridiron. However, Iako makes up for it by being a whiz at his favorite video game, Football Blitz: Turbo. When his friends tell him he ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Drowning In My Bedroom
The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole.
Gayla is trapped when floodwater pours into her bedroom in a residential centre for kids...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
eSports: Strategy Showdown
Jae Cho isn’t very good at games. Whether it’s board games, card games or anything else, she usually doesn’t have much luck. But when she watches her brother, Dal, playing Castle Crusaders 5, she’s fascinated by the strategy of destroying ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Sports Stories eSport Collection | 8 Books
The Sports Stories eSport Collection brings together 8 high‑energy titles that tap into the excitement of competitive gaming. Perfect for KS2 and KS3 readers, these books combine accessible text with bold illustrations to capture the fast‑paced ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Front Room
A spookily atmospheric tale full of heart-pounding suspense that will keep readers gripped right up to the very last page. From an award-winning author, this haunting story is sure to thrill and chill ghost-story lovers everywhere. Particularly ...
- 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
Nebula League: Nightbloom
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 : 4.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Boy In The Tree
Troublemaker Noah reveals hidden depths as he teams up with goodie-two-shoes Grace to save a majestic local oak tree in this uplifting tale from bestselling author Lisa Thompson.
No one can quite believe it when troublemaker Noah gets involved in ...
- 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
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
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
