Key Stage 2/3
A comprehensive range of bestselling Barrington Stoke titles to make reading accessible for ages 11-13. Gripping stories with a slightly lower reading age of 8-9 years.
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A Sudden Storm
An innocent night out to celebrate a sixteenth birthday turns to tragedy in this powerful story of racial intolerance from award-winning author Bali Rai.
It’s Arjan’s sixteenth birthday and he’s celebrating with his mates – going to see a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.4
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Arctic Star
Winter 1943. Teenagers Frank, Joseph and Stephen are Royal Navy recruits on their first mission at sea during the Second World War. Their ship is part of an Arctic Convoy sailing to Russia to deliver supplies to the Soviets. The convoys have to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.3
- Points Value : 3
- Book Cover : Paperback
Bertie And The Alien Chicken
Bertie is NOT looking forward to spending the summer holidays on stinky Long Bottom Farm. But things take an interesting turn when he encounters Nugget, the alien chicken. Nugget’s mission is to find the Earth’s most important resource and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Birdsong
Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her music in this stunning new novella from Katya Balen, celebrated author of October, October.
After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Bruno And Frida
East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across eastern Germany, Bruno and his mother must flee if they hope to survive.
In the chaos of the attack, Bruno finds himself face to face with a huge ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Bulletcatcher
They say you can't outrun a bullet - what if you could stop one? When Troy is caught up in a terrorist attack that takes the lives of his parents, he discovers an amazing power - bullets can't harm him. Soon he is recruited into a secret organisation...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.0
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Bulletcatcher: Sniper
There's been no stop to the violence as the Army of Freedom terrorists continue their assault on Terminus City. Now a sniper is targeting key figures on the City Council and fear is at an all-time high. It's up to Troy and his team of bulletcatchers ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Calling The Whales
After rowing out to an island near their seaside home, Tulsi and Satchen discover a whale that has been trapped in a fishing net. Determined to try to free the poor creature, they repeatedly dive down into the freezing sea to cut the netting, but ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Collection: Barrington Stoke Age 7+ Dyslexia Friendly | 26 Books
This pack contains:
ALL ABOUT ELLA MY 2.7
BERTIE AND THE ALIEN CHICKEN MY 3.6
CALLING THE WHALES MY 4.3
DRAGON RACERS MY 4.8
HARALD HARDNUT MY 4.1
HETTY AND THE BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
HOW BRAVE IS THAT? MY 3.2
HURLY BURLY: ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
Collection: Barrington Stoke Middle Years Dyslexia Friendly | 40 Books
This pack contains all of the following titles and as an added bonus they are all quizzed for Accelerated Reader in the middle years interest category for 9-13 year olds.
A SUDDEN STORM MY 3.4
ALL TO PLAY FOR MY 3.8
AMBER'S SONG MY 3.2
BELLA'S ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Contact
An exciting futuristic drama about acceptance, trust and teamwork from an award-winning author. In a post-apocalyptic world where everyone wears Non-Contact suits to survive and where you can never touch another person directly, Cal and Jenna have ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Defenders: Pitch Invasion
A tense Seth is waiting to hear if his mum's got the 'all-clear'. But instead of relaxing in Cornwall, Seth is haunted by visions. Heads on spikes - bloodied and rotten, eyes pecked out - surrounding an Iron Age hill fort to keep intruders away. When...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 2
- 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...
- Book Cover : Paperback
Freeze
When Maya and her classmates are asked to write a creepy story with a winter theme, they come up with some brilliant ideas. Rising floodwaters uncover long-buried bodies and ghostly children take to the ice on a frozen canal. But as each of the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 2.0
- 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
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
Home Ground
Sam's team are edging closer to the bottom of the league this season and team captain Jordan's bad attitude isn't helping anyone. When Sam spots Hasan playing on the refugee team, he can see that Hasan's got talent and invites him along to practice. ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 1
- Book Cover : Paperback
Hostage
Snatched off the street, Angela is alone and terrified. She knows she's been kidnapped but will her dad pay the ransom? Or can she be brave enough to escape? A new edition of a thrilling top selling tale from a top author. Particularly suitable for ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Journey Back To Freedom
From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story.
Born in what is now Nigeria in 1745, Olaudah Equiano’s peaceful childhood was ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.2
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Little House
The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen.
Juno’s furious about being sent to stay with her grandfather for the summer. She’ll miss all the fun she and ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
Lunar
Luna loves living on the moon. She enjoys helping her father – a Moon Miner – on his search for precious minerals and rocks. But when a devastating meteor strike destroys their base, Luna is left stranded alone on the moon. With no shelter and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Nadine Dreams Of Home
A touching yet serious story with an ultimately uplifting ending. Nadine doesn't like her new life. She doesn't speak the language, she can't understand what's going on, and more than anything, it's just not home. Especially since her father isn't ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Nightjar
When Noah’s dad visits from New York, he and Noah come across an injured nightjar during a walk in the countryside. Noah is determined to save the bird, but his dad believes they should leave it alone to let nature take its course. As father and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Operation Banana
Susan is worried about her mum. She’s struggling with long hours at her job in the factory and it’s a long time since they’ve heard from Susan’s dad, who’s on the front line in North Africa. Everything is in short supply in London, but ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Over The Line
It's the proudest moment of Jack's life his debut as a professional footballer. Now he has a chance to achieve his dream of playing for his country. But it's 1914 and the world is at war. Talk of sportsmen's cowardice leads to the formation of a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
