Reluctant Readers
Reluctant readers aren’t children who can’t read, but those who aren’t yet engaged or motivated by reading. We offer large selections of books that are carefully broken down into key stages to ensure they are age-appropriate and designed to capture the interest of these readers. These books are typically quicker reads with high-interest themes, making them ideal for reluctant readers who may find longer, text-heavy novels overwhelming.
Our collection includes a variety of exciting genres, including horror stories by Michael Dahl and many titles from the renowned Barrington Stoke, known for their accessibility and appeal to reluctant readers. These books are perfect for encouraging reading through fast-paced, engaging stories that keep young readers hooked.
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3DEE
Aliens, robots, monsters.....Dee was in for a busy day.
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
A Dangerous Game
Although Sam has a long-term illness, all he wants is the chance to lead a normal life. So he is thrilled when he finally gets his mum and dad to let him go on the school trip to the Scottish Highlands. Sam's desperate for an adventure and wants to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
A Jar Of Eyeballs (Express)
Kevin is tired of being ignored. No one in school ever seems to notice him, so he decides to win the school science fair prize--no matter what it takes. But Kevin soon finds himself up to his eyeballs in trouble. Readers won't be able to look away ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
A Most Peculiar Toy Factory
Shadows of teddy bears flit across windows. Dolls whisper behind closed doors. Something has gone very wrong at Hoggle's Happy Toys. But five years after shutting its doors, the toy factory is opening again, and Tess Pipps has found herself a job ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
A Remarkable Ear
Everyone's always telling Will to stop making so much noise. That is, until he meets music teacher Mr Brand. He thinks Will's not just noisy but that he has a gift and must learn to play the violin. But Will doesn't feel special . He can never find ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
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
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
A Twist Of Tales
A king hides a terrible secret under his crown …A marvellous dream inspires an epic journey …A clever girl outwits the king. Told in hyper-readable language and with full-colour illustrations, these stories are an ideal first step for children ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
AdelAIDE
Freya desperately wants to be a famous influencer, like her former best friend, Hye-jin, but no matter what she does, her posts flop. Until Freya’s stepdad arrives home with AdelAIDE, a home-assistant robot.
It quickly becomes clear that ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.1
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Agent Moose: Operation Owl
Agent Moose and Owlfred are back and better than ever!
Strange flash floods are making waves all over the Big Forest! When Madame HQ is nabbed right out of a very wet Woodland HQ, Agent Moose and Owlfred must wade through clues to get her back and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Albert Johnson And The Buns Of Steel
Dad is a Master Baker and Albert is expected to one day follow in his footsteps. There's just one problem ... Albert doesn't care about baking, he only cares about football, tennis, cricket and any other sport you can think of. When his dad invents ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
All I Said Was
A boy and a bird swap places, but it doesn't go quite as expected … Support severely struggling readers with this hi-lo fable.
A boy who wants to fly swaps places with a bird who wants to read a book, but who has the better end of the bargain?...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Amazing Human Feats Of Survival
People have lived through the most unusual situations. Read this book to discover several near-death experiences and the amazing people who survived them.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Amber’s Song
Music is the most important thing in Mark's life and he never misses band practice ...until new baby sister Amber turns life upside down. She screams all day and all night and nothing Mum, Dad or anyone else does makes a difference! But when Mark is ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
An Easy Job
Ben thinks babysitting is easy. But Anna won't go to sleep! An Easy Job is a book-banded reading book for developing readers, carefully levelled at Blue Book Band for guided reading. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this fiction story is suitable ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- 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
Anna Gain And The Same Sixty Seconds
Ever-punctual Anna Gain is never late, and she's certainly never late for the school bus. Every day she catches it in perfect time. But not today. After a series of absurd events cause Anna to miss the bus, she's transported one minute back in time ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Arena Of Monsters
Zak Nine has been captured and placed in Planet Alcatraz's Monster Zoo. But this isn't any ordinary zoo. This zoo holds dozens of alien monsters who are forced to fight for the entertainment of the prison planet's owners. Zak's friend, Erro, is ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Arena Of Monsters (Express)
Zak Nine has been captured and placed in Planet Alcatraz's "Monster Zoo". But this isn't any ordinary zoo. This zoo holds dozens of alien "monsters" who are forced to fight for the entertainment of the prison planet's owners. Zak's friend, Erro, is ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- 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
Attack Of The Butt-Bombs
When one of the Snot-Bots creates a mess on Farts and Crafts day, Sludge gets an idea to bring massive, messy mayhem to Electropolis. Using his radiation ray gun, Sludge creates an army of Butt-Bombs and then sets them loose in the sewers. When the ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
Attack Of The Drones
Zak Nine and Erro have escaped! But now they find themselves lost in a vast forest of alien birds and deadly plants. Things get even worse when they hear strange buzzing sounds just above the treetops attack drones! The prison guards are searching ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Attack Of The Drones (Express)
Zak Nine and Erro have escaped! But now they find themselves lost in a vast forest of alien birds and deadly plants. Things get even worse when they hear strange buzzing sounds just above the treetops attack drones! The prison guards are searching ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Attack Of The Paper Bats (Express)
A strange book is left on an empty street. The wind blows its pages. The pages keep moving. And they are hungry! Only the Librarian can save a young boy from the deadly pages. Only the Librarian knows how to defeat them. Join the mysterious Librarian...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
ATV’s
ATV races challenge drivers with jumps, sharp turns and rough terrain. But these tough machines aren't just for racing. They can take you to more places than any other vehicle on land. Find out what makes ATVs so versatile and why they remain one of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Auto Body Parts
Aboard a strange-looking bus, a girl hears whining coming from a hatch beneath her seat. The whines sound like calls for help. When the girl lifts the hatch to investigate, a hand reaches out and grabs her leg. Then another hand grabs her and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
