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Books in 4u2read series

  • Pitt Street Pirates

    Terry Deary

    Paperback (Barrington Stoke, Nov. 1, 2011)
    The Pitt Street Pirates are out on a treasure hunt, with their trusty parrot-cat Minnie. Top comedy by the author of Horrible Histories. Roger Redbeard is determined to be a pirate. And with his friends Ellie and Sniffle (not to mention Minnie the cat) he seems well on his way to working out the clues to Ruby Rose's treasure hunt. But can they find the right treasure? An adventure not to be missed! With a reading age of 7, it is particularly suitable for dyslexic, reluctant and struggling readers.
  • Dead Cool

    Peter Clover

    Paperback (Barrington Stoke Ltd, Sept. 26, 2003)
    This book is suitable for reluctant readers of 8-13 with a reading age of eight years. It is printed on cream paper, which is proven to be more restful on the eye. The font is specially designed to encourage a smooth and easy read. There are frequent page breaks, short, headed chapters and illustrations on almost every page. A wide range of specialists, including children themselves, have read and commented on the book prior to publication. When Sammy's parents buy him a parrot in an antique cage he gets more than he expected. Soon there are private ghosts all over the house, but only Sammy can see them! He has to help them escape the old Captain Red Beard the Really Rotten in this swashbuckling adventure story.
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  • Siege

    Ann Jungman

    Paperback (Barrington Stoke Ltd, March 16, 2010)
    A gripping tale of one boy's fight for survival during the Leningrad siege. Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.
  • Dead Cool

    Peter Clover

    Paperback (Barrington Stoke, July 1, 2011)
    When Sammy's parents bring him home a parrot in an old cage, he gets more than a new pet to look after. Soon there are pirate ghosts all over the house, but only Sammy can see them! Can he help them to escape from their old captain Red Beard the Really Rotten? Fun spooky story.
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  • 4u2read.Ok Starship Rescue

    Theresa Breslin

    Paperback (Barrington Stoke, May 16, 2005)
    For children with a reading age of below 8, these simplified editions of popular Barrington Stoke titles can be used individually or with the standard edition in a mixed ability class. The stories are supported with more illustrations and the innovative use of thought bubbles enhances understanding.
  • The Genie

    Mary Hooper, Kirstin Holbrow

    Paperback (Gardners Books, April 30, 2003)
    This book is suitable for reluctant readers of 8-13 with a reading age of below eight years. It is printed on cream paper, which is proven to be more restful on the eye. The font is specially designed to encourage a smo oth and easy read. There are frequent page breaks, short, headed chapters and illustrations on almost every page. A wide range of specialists, including children themselves, have read and commented on the book prior to publication.