
Engage your most struggling and reluctant teen readers with this pack of eight individual stories.
Designed to suit the interests of teens aged 11+ and graded to our lowest reading level to support seriously struggling readers, the books featured in this pack are supported by black and white illustrations.
Number of books: 8
Reading Age: 6
For: KS3 and KS4
This contains: 8 Paperback
The KS3/4 Reading Age 6 Pack contains one of each of the following titles:
The Bench by Jo Browning Roe
Date with Danger by Jo Browning Wroe
Ghost in the House by C. L. Tompsett
Lights in the Mirror by C. L. Tompsett
Lion on the Loose by C. L. Tompsett
Missing by C. L. Tompsett
Not a Good Look by C. L. Tompsett
The Wrong Wheels by C. L. Tompsett
- Publisher/Imprint: Barrington Stoke
- ISBN: 978‑1‑80090‑139‑1 (Pack)
- Format: Bundle of 8 paperback stories, one of each title listed in description
- Reading Age: Approx. 6
- Interest Age: 11+ (Key Stage 3/4)
- Design Features: Short‑length texts, black & white illustrations, age‑relevant story themes for teens, supportive layout for struggling readers.
FAQs
Q1. Is this pack suitable for readers with dyslexia?
Yes — the pack is designed specifically for struggling or reluctant readers in secondary school, with a reading age around 6 and supportive format (short texts, illustrations, age‑appropriate topics). The publisher states this is their lowest reading level for that age group.
Q2. What age range is this pack aimed at?
Interest age is 11+ (Key Stage 3/4). The reading age target is around 6, so it is suited for older students who read at a lower level.
Q3. How many books are included?
There are 8 individual paperback titles included in the pack — one of each listed above.
Q4. Are these books simplified versions?
They are not necessarily abridged versions of longer titles; rather, they are short texts written and designed specifically for the format and reading‑level. The pack is targeted at accessibility through design rather than heavy simplification of complex classics.
Q5. Can this pack be used in classroom or intervention settings?
Absolutely — it is specifically designed for older students with lower reading ages, making it ideal for secondary reading‑intervention groups, library sets for reluctant readers or home use where reading confidence needs boosting.