Young Heroes: Karate Kevin
Michelle Vasilu, James Brown
eBook
(Rising Stars UK Ltd, July 11, 2013)
Ideal to engage reluctant readers aged 9-14. Kevin is being bullied by Jonny Meager, the school's worst bully. Nobody seems to be able to help Kevin. When he hides out in a sushi bar, the owner, Sammy Shu, tells Kevin he must confront Jonny by himself. Kevin knows this would work in the movies, but will it work in real life? This exciting series of short-chapter books offers page-turning adventures supported by vibrant manga-style illustrations. The gripping stories have been specially written to get boys reading, and to create a link between reading enjoyment and reading success. Each book features a different scenario and characters, each with a theme of heroic adventure. Guaranteed to grab even the most reluctant boy reader! Interest age: 7-12 Reading age: 7-8