
Top-quality, highly supported short novels for Key Stages 2 and 3 in one discounted pack.
Great stories specifically aimed at students making the leap from Primary to Secondary who need support in their reading. These titles are chapter books with content suitable for ‘second chance readers’, with all our dyslexia-friendly features to give struggling readers the best chance at cracking the reading code.
Number of books: 10
Reading Age: 6.5
For: KS2 and KS3
- Publisher/Imprint: Barrington Stoke
- ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑871547‑2
- Contents: 10 paperback short‑novel titles included in the pack.
- Reading Age: Approximately 6.5 — designed for readers who find standard texts challenging but are older in interest age.
- Interest Age: Key Stage 2 & 3 (~ages 9‑14)
- Designed for accessibility: dyslexia‑friendly features, short chapters, accessible layout to support reading stamina and comprehension.
- Ideal for: Transition years, secondary‑reading‑support groups, classroom libraries for older children needing accessible texts.
FAQs
Q1. Is this pack suitable for children with dyslexia?
Yes — the pack is explicitly described as having “dyslexia‑friendly features” and is designed for older readers whose reading ability is lower than age‑peers.
Q2. What age group is this pack aimed at?
The interest age is students in Key Stage 2 & 3 (ages ~9‑14) while the reading age target is about 6.5 — making it ideal for children transitioning into secondary school who may struggle with longer or complex texts.
Q3. What does the pack contain?
The bundle contains 10 short‑novel titles, each in paperback, selected to appeal to older children but written in accessible format.
Q4. Can this pack be used in a classroom or for reading‑intervention settings?
Yes — it is specifically designed for learners making the leap from primary to secondary, including those who need extra reading support; very suitable for classroom libraries, reading‑support programmes and home‑reading sets.
Q5. Are the books too young in theme if the reading age is 6.5?
No — while the reading age is 6.5, the themes, characters and interest age are appropriate for older readers (9+). The accessible format ensures readability without compromising age relevance.