50 top-quality short novels from some of the best writers in the UK, at a special discounted price.

Containing carefully selected titles from legendary children’s authors, this high-value pack offers the very best of our ages 7-11 range.

Please note: some books in this pack are aimed at children aged 9+ and therefore may not be suitable for ages 7-8. Please consult the back of each book for guidance on suitability.

Number of books: 50

Reading Age: 8

For: Children in KS2

This contains: 50 Paperbacks

The KS2 Reading Age 8 Pack contains one of each of the following 50 titles:

Bruno and Frida by Tony Bradman

Day My Family Disappeared, The by Jo Simmons

Ghost Garden, The by Emma Carroll

Griffin Gate, The by Vashti Hardy

Hetty and the Battle of the Books by Anna James

Raven Riddle, The by Vashti Hardy

Super Sub by Alan Gibbons

Tripwrecked by Ross Montgomery

Hurly Burly by Ross Montgomery

All To Play For by Eve Ainsworth

Respect: The Walter Tull Story by Michaela Morgan

Birdsong by Katya Balen

Mermaid in the Millpond, The by Lucy Strange

Anna Gain by Guy Bass

Back of the Net by Eve Ainsworth

Beast of Harwood Forest, The by Dan Smith

Bertie and the Alien Chicken by Jenny Pearson

Bigfoot and the Wild Boys by Jenny Pearson

Bobby Bains by Bali Rai

Clockwork Key by Vashti Hardy

Clockwork Queen, The by Peter Bunzl

Curio Collectors, The by Eloise Williams

Daisy and the Unknown Warrior by Tony Bradman

Day of the Jackdaw, The by Jo Simmons

Day the Hiccups Took Over, The by Jo Simmons

Dragonracers by Peter Bunzl

Drowning In My Bedroom by Steve Cole

Ellie and the Cat by Malorie Blackman

Flesh and Blood by Chris Priestley

Fortune's Fools by Ross Montgomery

Freeze by Chris Priestley

Invasion of Crooked Oak, The by Dan Smith

Jodie by Hilary McKay

Laura Norder by Guy Bass

Little House by Katya Balen

Marvin and the Book of Magic by Jenny Pearson

Me and My Brian by Helen Rutter

Nightjar by Katya Balen

Noodle the Doodle by Jonathan Meres

Piano at the Station, The by Helen Rutter

Picture Perfect by Serena Patel

Reek by Alastair Chisholm

River Spirit, The by Lucy Strange

Rock Bottom by Ross Montgomery

Royal Rebel, The by Bali Rai

Storm and the Minotaur, The by Lucy Strange

Test Trouble by Serena Patel

Virtual Kombat: Gamer by Chris Bradford

Weather Well, The by Vashti Hardy

When Saturday Comes by Tony Bradman

• Publisher/Imprint: Barrington Stoke
• ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑877891‑0
• Number of books: 50 individual paperback titles, one of each listed in the bundle.
• Target Reading Age: ~8 years — designed to support children reading at around this level.
• Interest Age: Primary, Key Stage 2 (ages approx. 7–11) — the stories span a variety of themes and styles appropriate to this age‑group.
• Format: Short‑novel length; selected for accessibility (manageable page‑counts, engaging plots).
• Suitable For: Classroom libraries, whole‑class reads, reading intervention sessions, home reading support for children who find standard texts too demanding.

FAQs

Q1. Is this pack suitable for children with dyslexia or other reading difficulties?

Yes — while the pack is not explicitly labelled “dyslexia‑friendly”, the titles are published by Barrington Stoke, a specialist accessible‑reading imprint, and the short‑novel format supports readers with learning differences.

Q2. What age is this collection aimed at?

The interest age is Key Stage 2 children (ages ~7–11). The reading age is ~8 — making it especially suitable for children who may read below their chronological age.

Q3. Can the books be used in school or reading‑support settings?

Absolutely. The bundle gives variety, manageable text lengths and high‑interest stories — ideal for inclusive classrooms, reader intervention programmes and home‑reading sets.

Q4. Are the books ordered or themed in any particular way?

No — the 50 titles are a diverse collection of short‑novels by recognised authors. They do not need to be read in sequence; children may select any title of interest.

Q5. Will the content feel too juvenile for older children reading at this level?

No — the collection is aimed at children in Key Stage 2 (not nursery or early years) with age‑appropriate themes and length, making it suitable for older children who read at lower levels as well. It supports the idea of meeting children at their interest age, not just their reading age.