
Sample the Barrington Stoke range in this high quality, low-cost introductory pack for primary.
A small, low-cost selection that showcases our range of Primary titles. Ideal as a starting point for schools new to Barrington Stoke books.
This contains: 15 Paperbacks
Sample the Barrington Stoke range in this high quality, low-cost introductory pack for primary.
A small, low-cost selection that showcases our range of Primary titles. Ideal as a starting point for schools new to Barrington Stoke books.
Number of books: 15
Reading Age: Mix
For: Primary
This contains: 15 Paperbacks
The KS1/2 Taster Pack contains one of each of the following titles:
Peggy Little Legs by Jones, Pip
Budgie by Coelho, Joseph
The Unlucky Eleven by Earle, Phil
Wolfman by Rosen, Michael
Freddy and the Pig by Higson, Charlie
New Arrivals at Willow Farm by Peters, Helen
Suitcase Switch by Bushby, Aisha
Go! Go! Chichico! by McCauchrean, Geraldine
Lunar by Bradford, Chris
How Brave Is That by Fine, Anne
Ellie and the Cat by Blackman, Malorie
D-Day Dog by Palmer, Tom
Race to the Frozen North by Johnson, Catherine
The Storm and the Minotaur by Strange, Lucy
Bertie and the Alien Chicken by Pearson, Jenny
- Publisher/Imprint: Barrington Stoke
- ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑874032‑0 :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Contents: 15 paperback titles (one of each listed)
- Reading Age: Mixed (suitable for lower‑reading‑age or emerging readers)
- Interest Age: Primary (ages approx. 5+)
- Format: Chapter books designed for accessibility – shorter length, clear layout, manageable reading chunks
- Ideal Use: Home reading, intervention groups, classroom libraries, reading‑for‑pleasure support
FAQs
Q1. Is this pack suitable for children with dyslexia?
Yes — the titles are from Barrington Stoke, an imprint specialised in accessible reading formats for children needing support. The pack description highlights that it is designed to “showcase our range of Primary titles … ideal as a starting point for schools new to Barrington Stoke books.”
Q2. What age is this bundle aimed at?
The interest age is primary, from around 5+ years old. The reading‑age level is varied (mixed) so it supports emerging readers as well as those gaining confidence.
Q3. How many books are included and what range do they cover?
15 individual titles are included. Please find full list in item description
Q4. Can this bundle be used in schools or reading‑intervention settings?
Absolutely. The pack is clearly marketed for schools new to Barrington Stoke books and provides a variety of engaging titles in accessible formats — ideal for classroom libraries, reading‑support groups and reluctant readers. :
Q5. Do the books need to be read in any particular order?
No — the titles are standalone and do not require sequential reading. Children may choose according to interest, making the bundle highly flexible.