Sample the range in this high quality, low-cost introductory pack for Secondary.

A small, low-cost selection that showcases our range of Secondary titles. Ideal as a starting point for schools new to Barrington Stoke books.

Number of books: 12

Reading Age: Mixed

For: KS3 and KS4

This contains: 12 Paperbacks

The KS3/4 Taster Pack contains one of each of the following:

Red Card by Alan Combes

Jon For Short by Malorie Blackman

Date with Danger by Jo Browning Wroe

The List by Keith Gray

Frankenstein: a Retelling by Tanya Landman

Reek by Alastair Chisholm

Angel of Grasmere by Tom Palmer

DF Classics: Animal Farm by George Orwell

The Starlight Watchmaker by Lauren James

A Sudden Storm by Bali Rai

AdelAIDE: just wants to help by Melinda Salisbury

Mind the Gap by Phil Earle

• Publisher/Imprint: Barrington Stoke
• ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑876278‑0
• Bundle contains: 12 paperback titles, one of each listed in the pack.
• Reading age: Mixed — targeted at older learners (secondary, KS3/4) who may read at varying levels.
• Interest age: 11+ (Key Stage 3 & 4)
• Use case: Ideal for secondary libraries, intervention groups, reading‑for‑pleasure zones for older students with lower reading ages.

FAQs

Q1. Is this pack suitable for learners with dyslexia?

Yes — the titles are from Barrington Stoke, known for dyslexia‑friendly formats, and this bundle is specifically marketed to secondary readers requiring accessible texts.

Q2. What age group is this pack aimed at?

The interest age is 11+ (Key Stage 3 & 4) and the reading‑age target is mixed/varied across the titles.

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

There are 12 individual paperback titles in the bundle — one of each listed in the pack.

Q4. Can this pack be used in school settings or intervention groups?

Absolutely — this is an excellent resource for secondary libraries, reading intervention programmes, pupils who find standard texts overwhelming or need fresh reading options.

Q5. Are the texts simplified or abridged?

The texts are full original stories written in accessible formats rather than being heavily simplified — the focus is on format, level and engagement.