This pack for Secondary is perfect for building confidence and stamina.

Longer and more challenging novels to develop skills and confidence whilst showcasing our accessible features.

Number of books: 10

Reading Age: 9

For: KS3 and KS4

• Publisher/Imprint: Barrington Stoke
• ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑871476‑5
• Contents: 10 paperback titles included in the bundle
• Reading Age: Approx. 9 (designed for readers whose reading age is around 9)
• Interest Age: Key Stage 3 & 4 (ages approx. 11‑16)
• Format: Short‑novel length, accessible layout, dyslexia‑friendly features, designed for older struggling readers rather than younger texts.
• Use case: Secondary classroom libraries, reading‑intervention groups, reluctant readers, home libraries for older students needing confidence and readability.

FAQs

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

Yes — the titles are published by Barrington Stoke, a specialist accessible‑reading imprint whose books are designed for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers.

Q2. What age group is this pack aimed at?

The interest age is for students in Key Stage 3 & 4 (roughly ages 11‑16), while the reading age is aimed at approximately 9 — making it ideal for older students who read at a lower level.

Q3. How many books are included and what do they offer?

The bundle contains 10 individual titles (one each) selected to offer older readers accessible yet engaging stories, designed to build reading stamina and confidence.

Q4. Can this pack be used in a school or intervention setting?

Absolutely — the pack is explicitly described as “perfect for building confidence and stamina” in older readers, making it well suited for secondary library sets, reading‑for‑pleasure programmes or intervention groups.

Q5. Are these books simplified or childish?

No — while the format is accessible, the themes, interest age and design are appropriate for secondary readers. The books give full reader respect for age rather than being juvenile.