Dyslexia Friendly Books

Many children spend their entire school lives struggling with their school work. Research has shown that at least 10-15 per cent of children with apparently normal learning ability will have...

Witty, lively and gently thought-provoking, this debut picture book from inky genius Tom Morgan-Jones about a group of animals and the unseen monster in their midst will have readers laughing...

Owen is desperate to prove himself in this gripping story of tribal pride, ideal for young readers studying the Romans. Owen is anxious to prove himself to the men of...

JP's new computer game becomes very real indeed in this exciting video game adventure. JP can't wait to play his new computer game. But the adventure on this game is...

This is the hilarious story of an escaped ostrich, who Ross and Katie attempt to hide in the school toilets. Slapstick humour, action aplenty and strong characters make this a...

Josh undertakes some unusual training methods to improve his technique in this fun football story, edited to a reading age of 6.5. Josh is football mad - and so is...

Lenny is thrown into his very own version of Groundhog Day in this sharp comedy from bestselling author Annie Dalton. Lenny wakes up one morning to find his favourite day,...

Abby struggles to adjust when her dad's new girlfiend comes to live with them in this sensitive and touching story from Sally Nicholls. Abby is used to it being just...

Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city's chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange. Young chimney sweep...

A young boy's relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer...

Lottie Dod leads the way to sporting victory in this inspiring Little Gem from bestselling author Katherine Woodfine. "Girls can't play tennis as well as boys? What a lot of...

When disaster strikes on the International Space Station, Stella needs a whole galaxy of luck to return safely to Earth. Bestselling author Chris Bradford crafts Gravity for younger readers in...

Can friendships survive as Denny relives the good times and rewrites the bad? A comic and compelling tale from award-winning author Keith Gray. It's the end of the summer and...

Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth. Eva's football skills make her stand...

Village newcomer Alex must vanquish a vicious feathered foe to finally feel at home in this madcap caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons. Alex is not happy...

Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new AI technology in this gripping thriller. Freya desperately wants to be a famous influencer, like her former best friend,...

Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new technologies and online friendships in this gripping thriller. Ruby Brookes and her best friend Deva have won free places...

Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson. After being humiliated...

Climate catastrophe leaves the people of Earth fighting for oxygen in this gripping dystopian thriller from bestselling sci-fi author Alastair Chisholm. Sparrow lives in the world after the Reek. The...

When wild animals stray into the park and get into difficulties, Hassan and his mum are there to help in two heartwarming tales from animal-story maestro Helen Peters. Dapple the...

A duo of heartwarming tales bringing to life the goings-on at Willow Farm from animal-story maestro, Helen Peters. There are two cute new arrivals down on Willow Farm, but they're...

A young Sikh footballer reaches out across the generational divide to help a lonely old man in an uplifting story from acclaimed author Bali Rai. Bobby Bains loves football. He...

The pig who cried wolf finally gets his comeuppance in this hilarious gem from bestselling author Ross Montgomery. Porky Pies is always telling lies, trying to terrify his brothers and...

A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. What's slithering about deep underground...

Embark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long. Largely forgotten for centuries, the...

A dramatic coach crash forces Hailey to re-examine her relationships with her fellow singing-club members in this gripping drama from queen of teen thrillers Sophie McKenzie. A singing-club trip ends...

Lucy Strange interweaves the Industrial Revolution with gripping Greek mythology in this atmospheric tale, featuring artwork from acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy. Money is scarce in George's family and so at...

Stranded and alone on the moon, Luna is running out of time ... Bestselling author Chris Bradford crafts The Martian for younger readers in this gripping outer-space survival story. Luna...

Bestselling YA horror writer Cynthia Murphy makes her Barrington Stoke debut with a spine-chilling thriller about a summer camp gone deathly wrong. When an American-style residential camp is set up...

New girl Hattie hopes a scarecrow will protect her den at school, but she soon realises she can't control him ... A darkly comic tale from acclaimed author Nicola Skinner....

Constantly in trouble at school with little encouragement at home, Lacey's future looks bleak until she discovers a love of music in this compelling tale by bestseller Helen Rutter. Lacey's...

When Frank's hiccups just won't STOP, they get him into all kinds of trouble in this madcap caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons. A case of incurable...

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer....

Mysterious miaowing from the empty flat upstairs sets Liam and Sav on a quest to find the ghost cat in this charming gem from award-winning author Pamela Butchart. The flat...

A sausage dog discovers that, despite being small, she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers. A little...

Embark on a fascinating foray into the lives of the Ancient Romans in this second instalment of David Long's What it was like to be... series. Who were the Romans...

From traders to raiders, embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in the first in an exciting new series from bestselling non-fiction writer David Long. The Vikings...

From award-winning author Phil Earle comes the hilariously agonising account of one teenage boy's disastrous attempts to win the heart of the cool new girl at school. Marv's fourteen and...

A shy but talented footballer navigates challenging friendships and anxiety at school in this touching tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth. A shy but talented footballer navigates challenging friendships and...

The discovery of a long-lost carving sparks new friendships and unmasks a villainous plot in this captivating adventure from former Children's Laureate Wales Eloise Williams Lily and Tom travel the...

A thwarted thespian must use his talents to save his flock from a woolly situation in this hilarious gem from bestselling children's author Ross Montgomery A thwarted thespian must use...

A grim discovery brings disturbing revelations in this chilling ghost story from the late Marcus Sedgwick. While mucking about in the ruins of an old farm while on holiday in...

The complicated nuances of teenage friendship are captured perfectly in this story of summer adventure and exploration by award-winning author Keith Gray. Marshall feels the need to escape because things...

Sidney and Carrie's friendship is being put to the test. Can Lisa Thompson's uplifting duo learn to compromise in time for their joint birthday party? Best friends Sidney and Carrie...

Sidney and Carrie return in this uplifting Little Gem by award-winning author Lisa Thompson as Carrie embarks on a mission to discover her special talent. Carrie's best friend Sidney is...

A smashed china dragon helps Tyra to bond with her new classmates in this touching tale from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Tyra gets off to a tough start at her...

An alien chicken bent on exterminating Earth is disarmed by the power of friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson. Bertie is NOT looking forward...