Reluctant Readers
Reluctant readers aren’t children who can’t read — they’re simply not yet inspired or motivated by traditional books. Our collection is designed to change that. We offer a wide range of engaging, age-appropriate books carefully organized by key stages, helping every child find stories that match their reading level and interests.
These titles are shorter, high-interest reads that make reading feel fun and achievable, perfect for children who may find longer or text-heavy novels intimidating.
Our reluctant reader book collection features a mix of exciting genres and well-known authors, including thrilling horror stories by Michael Dahl and accessible, dyslexia-friendly titles from Barrington Stoke. Each book is crafted to build confidence, spark imagination, and foster a lifelong love of reading.
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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 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 About Ella
Sam is sick, and Ella is sick of Sam. Life seems to revolve around his hospital appointments, his medication and his need for peace and quiet. No one thinks about what Ella wants or needs, no one cares. They don’t even know what day she was born ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Allergic
A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!
At home, Maggie is the odd one out.
Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
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
Astounding But True
Some things in this world are so astounding you won’t believe they’re true. This book uncovers those unbelievable facts.
Part of Reading Stars Achieve Phonics - our brand-new programme of 98 fully decodable, age-appropriate phonics readers for...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- 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 ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- 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
Auto Body Parts (Express Edition)
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 : 1.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
