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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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

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 books have been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. ALL ABOUT ELLA MY 2.7 BERTIE AND THE ALIEN CHICKEN MY 3.6 CALLING THE WHALES MY 4.3 DRAGON ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.7
Book Cover : Paperback

Barrington Stoke Middle Years Dyslexia Friendly Collection | 40 Books

This pack contains 40 bestselling dyslexia friendly titles from Barrington Stoke, all at half price and as an added bonus they are all quizzed for Accelerated Reader in the middle years interest category for 9-13 year olds. ALL TO PLAY FOR MY 3.8...

ATOS Book Level : 3.0
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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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