Reluctant Reader Books: Key Stage 3
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The Evil Within
What transforms an ordinary Edinburgh boy into the most infamous split personality of all time? This vividly imagined diary of the young Henry Jekyll examines the contradictions within us all and teases out one possible backstory for the character in...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Foundation
When keen gamer Ivy Finch is sent to the Ash Tree Foundation after an online encounter turns dangerous, all she can think about is getting through the internet-safety course her parents have signed her up for and going back to her life. Until she ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Front Room
A spookily atmospheric tale full of heart-pounding suspense that will keep readers gripped right up to the very last page. From an award-winning author, this haunting story is sure to thrill and chill ghost-story lovers everywhere. Particularly ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Ghost Of Shadow Vale
A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and repackaged for struggling teen readers.
In a land of ice and a vale of snow, the safety of a people rests of the shoulders of the warrior ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Great Cow Race: Bone Book 2
Fone Bone and his cousins plan to return home after visiting the village of Barrelhaven with Thorn and Gran'ma Ben. But Phoney Bone risks everything on one last get-rich-quick scheme for the town's annual Great Cow Race.
As usual, Phoney's plans ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.4
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Greatest
Great sporting title, packed with facts about Muhammad Ali. When Ali's bike is stolen by a local bully, he turns to the story of Muhammad Ali for inspiration - the greatest boxer of all time, inspiring the fight of Ali's young life. A brilliant read ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Harder They Fall
Cal's family are proud to live in an 'analogue' world - no wifi in their house , just an ancient black-and-white TV. At school, Cal has no choice but to live in the 21st century, coping with a range of bullies and chancers on a daily basis. When ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Howling Book (Graphic Novel)
In search of a new and exciting read, a girl checks out some scary books. She’s loving one about a werewolf. But this story packs more bite than she realizes. Because under the full moon’s light, the cover grows fur. It sprouts clawed legs. It ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Humiliations Of Welton Blake
Welton Blake has done it! He's asked out Carmella McKenzie ‐ the best-looking girl in school ‐ and she's only gone and said yes!
But just as he thinks his luck is starting to change, Welton's phone breaks, kick‐starting a series of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Knight’s Kiss
Lady Elinor of Hardford has fallen in love for the first time, with Dan, her cousin and knight-in-training. But her father has other plans. She must marry his friend, Sir William of Courtney - and he’s nearly 50! Ellie must draw on all her skills ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The List
Can friendships survive as Denny relives the good times and rewrites the bad? A comic and compelling tale from award-winning author Keith Gray.
It’s the end of the summer and Denny is having to move away with his mum now that she’s found a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Lost Knight (Graphic Reluctant Reader)
Morgan and Lance are in training to become knights. They want to go on a quest and when they hear the story of a lost knight and a magic cloak it seems like the perfect test of their skills.
- ATOS Book Level : 2.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Lottery Ticket
Ali and Salma buy a lottery ticket. They could be rich! The Lottery Ticket is a book-banded reading book for developing readers, carefully levelled at Yellow Book Band for guided reading. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this 318-word fiction ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Mystery Of Bloody Mary
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest spirit of them all? Bloody Mary--the gruesome ghost who haunts those who dare to play a ghoulish game. It is said that repeating her name in front of a looking glass will bring this blood-soaked specter ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Mystery Of Me
Ketty doesn’t remember anything about the accident, or much from before. The doctors say her memories will come back, but in the meantime school is a frightening and confusing place. Otis seems to be her only friend – he’s kind and caring, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Oldest Trick (Graphic Novel)
A boy finds a strange book hidden away in an antique dresser. When he opens it, ancient symbols swirl off the pages. They form a floating, inky mass. The Oldest Trick has been freed from its book! Now the ancient evil has trapped the boy in a fake, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The River Spirit
Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city’s chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange.
Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things – ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Room – Centauri Part 1
The 1st in a chilling 6-part Hi-Lo thriller for readers aged 12+.
A secret project to combine human and extra-terrestrial DNA; two teenage siblings, Aliix and Hannah; a childhood (which has been wiped from their memories) spent in a mysterious ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The School Musical Meltdown
Kamilla is an amazing singer, but she refuses to try out for the school musical. She simply can't stand the thought of everyone staring at her, when she sees herself as overweight. Led by her mum, Kamilla sees a doctor who tells her she's a healthy ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Starlight Watchmaker
Wealthy students from across the galaxy come to learn at the prestigious academy where Hugo toils as a watchmaker. But he is one of the lucky ones. Many androids like him are jobless and homeless. Someone like Dorian could never understand their ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 3
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Super-Sneaky Substitute
Niko and his friends have a funny feeling about their new substitute teacher. First Mr Reynolds asks their classmates to use their unique superpowers to practise breaking into a safe. Then an online mug shot seems to show a striking resemblance ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Tiger On His back
Sofia Drake wants a tattoo - a tattoo all of her own, where her parents won't see it. And when she's introduced to Sol Marks, a genius young tattooist, Sofia falls in love with his arty, original designs. But when Sofia's dad sees his daughter's new ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Wintermoor Lights
What is happening to the children in Wintermoor? Secret organisation The Night House exposes the bone-chilling truth in this terrifying thriller from master of sci-fi Dan Smith.
Tara Fisher’s best friend Zoe is the first to see the lights over ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
The Wrong Wheels
Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. The Wrong Wheels has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6, and is fully illustrated throughout.
Troy ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Titan
Hight Interest, Low Ability stories for reluctant readers. Not suitable for primary aged children. Accelerated Raeder quizzed at Middle Year plus interest level.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
