Engage your most reluctant and struggling readers with our lowest reading age, full-colour titles for primary children.

Very short texts aimed at KS2 children with a reading age of 6, packed with full-colour illustrations and carefully paced to encourage reading stamina.

Number of books: 8

Reading Age: 6

For: Children in KS2

This contains: 8 Paperbacks

The KS2 Reading Age 8 Pack contains one of each of the following titles:

Freddy and the Pig by Charlie Higson

All I Said Was… by Michael Morpurgo

Harry and Kate at the Book Museum by Sophie McKenzie

Itch Scritch Scratch by Eleanor Updale

Molly Rogers, Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke

Pancake Face by Georgia Byng

Wolfman by Michael Rosen

Yellow Rabbit by Teresa Flavin

• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• Pack contains: 8 paper‑back titles (one of each selected story)
• Reading Age: 6 (designed to support readers with a reading age around 6, while being suitable for Key Stage 2 age)
• Target Audience: Children in Key Stage 2 who are reluctant or vulnerable readers, or need access to very short, engaging texts.
• Format: Full‑colour titles, very short texts, vibrant illustrations, carefully paced presentation to build reading confidence.
• Use Cases: Excellent for classroom libraries, reading intervention groups, paired‑reading or one‑to‑one support programmes where confidence-building texts are required.

FAQs

Q1. Is this pack suitable for children with dyslexia?

Yes — The pack is designed for readers with a **reading age of around 6**, using very short texts, full‑colour illustrations and accessible presentation — making it very appropriate for children with reading differences.

Q2. What age group is this pack aimed at?

Targeted at Key Stage 2 children (ages ~7‑11) who are reading at a lower level. It supports children at reading age ~6.

Q3. What’s included in the pack?

The bundle consists of 8 individual titles (one copy of each) chosen for short texts and engaging design.

Q4. How can this be used in schools or reading‑intervention settings?

Highly suitable. The pack is ideal for reading‑for‑pleasure corners, peer‑reading, reading‑intervention groups, library sets and children who need manageable reading wins to build confidence.

Q5. Do children need to read in any particular order?

No — each title is standalone. The purpose is to provide multiple accessible reading wins rather than a series or sequential reading.