More From Contributor

£6.3
A beautiful, evocative novel set against the backdrop of a pivotal movement in UK history – the struggle for Suffrage & votes for women. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant & dyslexic readers aged 12+ ...
Available
£5.99
Fantasy, football & flying – all in one cool quick read! Get to the good bits faster. Jatinder is living his dream. He’s training for his football team’s youth squad, & his host parents Steve & Esther are great. But one thing is holding Jatinder back from being a really great footballer: himself. How can he learn to take risks? Then one night Jatinder wakes up in a very weird situation: flying ace pilot Hardit Singh Malik’s WWI fighter plane into enemy airspace… This time-slip story is great for any teen, but it has extra help for people who find reading tough. Tell all your friends (especially the dyslexic ones) about it! A thrilling fantasy novel for anyone who loves football Tom Palmer is the author of the Football Academy books A fully rounded story told in a simple quick-read style Built-in dyslexia support & help for struggling readers Interest age: Teen. Reading age: 8. ...
Available
£5.99
Fantasy, football & flying – all in one cool quick read! Get to the good bits faster. Greg is only happy when he’s active: on the pitch or on his phone, it doesn’t matter. But as soon as he tries to slow down, he finds himself on edge. So his host Steve suggests they share a quiet activity, like making one of Steve’s beloved Airfix kits. But the next thing Greg knows, he’s in the cockpit of a Spitfire – being forced out of the sky by a German pilot! This time-slip story is great for any teen, but it has extra help for people who find reading tough. Tell all your friends (especially the dyslexic ones) about it! A thrilling fantasy novel for anyone who loves football Tom Palmer is the author of the Football Academy books A fully rounded story told in a simple quick-read style Built-in dyslexia support & help for struggling readers Interest age: Teen. Reading age: 8. ...
Available
£5.99
Fantasy, football & flying – all in one cool quick read! Get to the good bits faster. Sisters Maddie & Jess are new to football camp. They bicker all the time & never agree. Steve & Esther want to get the girls working together, but it’s an uphill struggle. Thing is, the football camp is based near a magical airfield that can whisk people back in time. & when Maddie & Jess wake up in twin Typhoon fighters, they must learn to cover each other’s backs…. This time-slip story is great for any teen, but it has extra help for people who find reading tough. Tell all your friends (especially the dyslexic ones) about it! A thrilling fantasy novel for anyone who loves football Tom Palmer is the author of the Football Academy books A fully rounded story told in a simple quick-read style Built-in dyslexia support & help for struggling readers Interest age: Teen. Reading age: 8. ...
Available
£19.52
Do you want books that are powerful, intense, striking – & short? You just found them. Gripping quick reads where the tension is high & the word count is low. All in a snappy dyslexia-friendly format. This pack of YA reads from the Barrington Stoke stable brings you taut, snappy writing with contemporary themes for older teens. Not a word is wasted. These quality authors know that less can be more. Quality teen reads from Barrington Stoke’s acclaimed list Features leading authors Annabel Pitcher & Non Pratt Fully rounded stories told in a simple quick-read style Built-in dyslexia support & help for struggling readers Interest age: 13+. Reading age: 8. ...
Available
£22.04
The thing about traditional tales is that you’ve heard them all before. Except – now you haven’t! These easy-read books turn the world’s favourite fairy tales upside down & inside out. Prepare for topsy-turvy chuckles! ...
Available
£45.02
Are you reading alone? Do you love great stories? Would you like a helping hand to enjoy them? Then you need Little Gems: wonderful easy-read books to keep you turning those pages. Now with colour pictures right through! You get fantastic stories by great authors like Sally Nicholls & Jeremy Strong. That’s a pretty good start, isn’t it? But the really clever thing about these stories is that they only use simple, short words that you can easily read. Stories you want to read in words you can actually read: what’s not to like? Quick reads for younger children by top-league authors Dyslexia-friendly layouts with fantastic colour artwork Vivid stories that encourage children to keep progressing The perfect support for reluctant & struggling readers From the award-winning Barrington Stoke publishing list ...
Available
£16.53
Tense quick-read chillers by star author Malorie Blackman. Less is more. Get to the good bits faster. Why is Malorie Blackman so famous? Because she tells a cracking story with no messing around. Suspense, pace & action: that’s what you get. & now you get it even faster! These extra-short books give you all the story with less words. There’s no hanging around – & no putting them down! PS: they’re great for anyone, but they have extra help for kids who find reading tough. Tell all your friends (especially the dyslexic ones) about them! Pulse-racing quick reads by a former Children’s Laureate Built-in dyslexia support & help for struggling readers Clear fonts, cream paper, speech bubbles & illustrations Acclaimed series of dyslexia-friendly books by top authors Interest age 8-12. Reading age 8. bookpacks-0816 reluctantreaders-reading-collections summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie ...
Available
£53.29
Powerful new teen reading from Barrington Stoke’s dyslexia-friendly list. Do you want books that are powerful, intense, striking – & short? You just found them. Gripping quick reads where the tension is high & the word count is low. Perfect. Inspiring historical stories. Dark & disturbing horror. Gritty contemporary fiction – & much more. All in snappy short books by top authors such as Mary Hoffman & Bali Rai. Not a word is wasted. These quality authors know that less can be more. Major authors such as Tanya Landman & Phil Earle Fully rounded stories told in a simple quick-read style Built-in dyslexia support & help for struggling readers Quality short writing where every word counts Interest age: Teen. Reading age: 8. ...
Available
£11.02
Brand NEW twisted retellings of fairy tales you love. Read them quickly! Stop laughing slowly! The thing about traditional tales is that you’ve heard them all before. Except – now you haven’t! Here are stories the whole world knows: Jack & the Beanstalk & The Frog Prince. But turned upside down & inside out. Prepare for topsy-turvy chuckles! PS: these short books are great for any kid, but they have extra help for kids who find reading tough. Tell all your friends (especially the dyslexic ones) about them! Funny & original fairy tale retellings by Kaye Umansky Built-in dyslexia support & help for struggling readers Clear fonts, cream paper, speech bubbles & lots of illustrations Acclaimed series of dyslexia-friendly books by top authors Interest age 8-12. Reading age 8. bookpacks-0816 ...
Available

Barrington Stoke: Anthony McGowan Pack X 3

Anthony McGowan’s stunning quick-read Brock sequence, in which two of the books were nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Punchy, powerful and bleakly poetic mini masterpieces: short fiction that truly lingers in the mind. Nicky’s life isn’t easy, living in a Yorkshire village with his big brother Kenny, who has special needs, and their unemployed single dad. There’s never enough money, and Kenny has no sense of danger at all. Yet however tough things get, the strong bond between the two brothers – along with their love of nature – shines through it all… Books from Anthony McGowan’s critically acclaimed Brock sequenceAnthony won the 2006 BookTrust Teenage Prize for Henry Tumour In this pack, Brock and Rook were shortlisted for the Carnegie MedalTaut, lean fiction
where every word brims with insight and quiet emotionPowerful tales of courage, nature, survival and the bond between brothersDyslexia-friendly format using cream paper, levelled text and clear fontsInterest age: Teen. Reading age: 9.
  • Click to be directed to retailers website:

    Buy

    Many items on our site can also be found here:

    Buy
    • External links may include paid for promotion
    • Availability: In Stock
    • Supplier: Scholastic
    • SKU: 129302
    Availability: In Stock
    £17.2

    Product Description

    Anthony Mc Gowan’s stunning quick-read Brock sequence, in which two of the books were nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Punchy, powerful & bleakly poetic mini masterpieces: short fiction that truly lingers in the mind. Nicky’s life isn’t easy, living in a Yorkshire village with his big brother Kenny, who has special needs, & their unemployed single dad. There’s never enough money, & Kenny has no sense of danger at all. Yet however tough things get, the strong bond between the two brothers – along with their love of nature – shines through it all… Books from Anthony Mc Gowan’s critically acclaimed Brock sequence Anthony won the 2006 Book Trust Teenage Prize for Henry Tumour In this pack, Brock & Rook were shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal Taut, lean fiction where every word brims with insight & quiet emotion Powerful tales of courage, nature, survival & the bond between brothers Dyslexia-friendly format using cream paper, levelled text & clear fonts Interest age: Teen. Reading age: 9.

    Reviews/Comments

    Add New

    Price History

    Vouchers

    No voucher codes found.
    Do you know a voucher code for this product or supplier? Add it to Insights for others to use.

    Facebook

    Jargon Buster

    Paper - A thin sheet mainly used for writing. Available in a variety of colours. Made mainly from wood pulp.
    strong - A descriptive word for an item that has physical strength
    Love - Someone who shows deep affection for someone else.
    Quick - Something that is fast
    Cream - A warmer tone of white, also a thick white/yellow food liquid used in cooking.

    Supplier Information

    Scholastic
    Unlock the magic of reading at Scholastic Shop (https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/)! Dive into a world of books for children of all ages, with an incredible array of titles from beloved authors and series. From captivating picture books to thrilling adventures and educational resources, we 've got something to ignite every child's imagination. With our curated collections and exclusive offers, we make it easy to find the perfect book for every young reader. Plus, explore our range of teacher resources and classroom essentials to inspire learning in and out of the classroom. With Scholastic Shop, you're not just buying books – you're opening doors to endless worlds of wonder and discovery. Start your literary journey today!
    Page Updated: 2024-03-04 11:10:26

    Community Generated Product Tags

    Oh No! The productWIKI community hasn't generated any tags for this product yet!
    Menu