Whether they are daunted by more text, dealing with learning difficulties like dyslexia and visual stress, or just feel that reading is not for them, we have curated a brilliant selection of books to get children excited about literature and reading for pleasure. From unputdownable adventure to visually stunning reference books, discover a world of incredible reads here.
Some children can struggle with reading for pleasure due to learning difficulties such as dyslexia and visual stress, which is where the good folk at Barrington Stoke come in. With unique, dyslexia-friendly layouts and big-name authors, these books are perfect for opening up reading to everyone.
Fiction isn’t for every child and for many finding out more about a particular topic or inhaling facts, figures and trivia is the true path to reading for pleasure. Explore our range of encyclopedias and engrossing reference books and spark your interests.
Kids just can’t get enough of comic books and graphic novels and the mix of text and illustration can be a great hook for children to dive deeper into literature. From the madcap misadventures of Bunny vs Monkey to the high-octane thrills of Alex Rider, discover these sensational unions of words and pictures.
A great way to get into reading is to discover an author, character or world that you just can’t get enough of. The continuing adventures of Skandar Smith, Artemis Fowl or Loki can keep readers enraptured over multiple volumes and foster a brilliant long-term love of literature.
Fond of a fright (or five)? Then look no further than these superbly spooky stories which will have you turning the pages at a rate of knots. Whether it’s beloved gems like The Worst Witch and Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat, or contemporary spinechillers such as The Vanquishers and The Ghoul in the School, you’re sure to find a story to sink your teeth into.
Sometimes you just want to read about what you know, and every child can identify with the trials and tribulations of school life. From a compelling adventure like The Boy at the Back of the Class to side-splitting scrapes courtesy of Tom Gates, enjoy our selection of classroom classics.
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