Key Stage 2/3
We offer a comprehensive range of bestselling Barrington Stoke titles designed to make reading accessible for ages 11-13. These gripping stories are tailored for readers with a slightly lower reading age of 8-9 years, ensuring that young readers can enjoy engaging narratives while building their reading confidence.
Perfect for reluctant readers or those with dyslexia, these titles provide exciting content in a format that’s easier to read and understand, making them an excellent addition to school libraries or classroom collections. Support young readers today with these fantastic, accessible books!
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A Beowulf Tale: Monster Slayer
One dark night, the music and singing wake a monster from a swamp ... Warrior after warrior comes to slay the monster, but no one can outwit Grendel. Only the great hero Beowulf stands a chance - but even he is not prepared for the horror that lies ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Angel Of Grasmere
Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer.
July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.0
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Armistice Runner
Lily has lots of worries. She's struggling to compete in her fell-running races and, worse, she's losing her gran to Alzheimer's. But then she discovers her great-great-grandfather's diaries from the First World War. Could his incredible story of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.0
- Points Value : 3.0
- 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
Barrington Stoke Age 7+ Dyslexia Friendly Collection | 26 Books
This pack contains 26 books by award winning, dyslexia friendly specialist Barrington Stoke.
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 ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
- Book Cover : Paperback
Barrington Stoke Middle Years Dyslexia Friendly Collection | 20 Books
This pack contains 20 bestselling dyslexia friendly titles from Barrington Stoke, all at half price.
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....
- ATOS Book Level : 3.3
Barrington Stoke Middle Years Dyslexia Friendly Collection | 40 Books
This pack contains 40 bestselling dyslexia friendly titles from Barrington Stoke, all at half price.
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....
- ATOS Book Level : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Bobby Bains Plays A Blinder
A young Sikh footballer reaches out across the generational divide to help a lonely old man in an uplifting story from acclaimed author Bali Rai.
When he spots a lonely old man watching his football games in the park, and then sees him again ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.5
- 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
Bumper Barrington Stoke Middle Years Dyslexia Friendly Collection | 40 Books
This pack contains 40 bestselling dyslexia friendly titles from Barrington Stoke, all at half price.
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....
- ATOS Book Level : 2.0
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
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
Desirable
When George gets an out-of-date aftershave for his birthday, he isn't particularly impressed. But the aftershave seems to have developed some extra properties…and George is now irresistible to every girl around!
George is so unpopular that even ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.4
- 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
Everest: Reaching The Roof Of The World
Everest is the world’s highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the millions of people living nearby, it has always been a magical place, known as “Goddess Mother of the World” or the “Peak of Heaven”. To ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- 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
Gnabry (Tales From The Pitch)
At the age of ten, Serge Gnabry was wanted by some of the biggest football clubs in the world. His route to superstardom looked clear. But after struggling to break into first teams, potentially career-ending injuries and an infamously disastrous ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.3
- Points Value : 3.0
- 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
Jodie
Jodie never wanted to come on the residential trip to the field centre. A loner at school, she’s forced into a dormitory with other girls from her class who don’t understand her and talk about her behind her back. Even though they’re not trying...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.0
- Points Value : 1.0
- 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 ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- 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
Messi (Tales From The Pitch)
Even at the age of five, Lionel Messi stood out as an astonishing player. Relocating from Argentina to Barcelona at the age of just 13, he was ready to take the world by storm. But being the foundation of a great Barcelona squad brings its pressures ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
