Dyslexia Friendly Books

Witty, lively and full of fun, this cat-and-mouse tale from a former Children's Laureate is sure to delight young readers with clever twists and the satisfying defeat of one terrifying...

A stunning novella by a hot new talent in YA, in a gorgeous collectable edition. A brilliantly diverse cast of characters face heartbreak and home truths as they return to...

A spell-binding tale of magic and mysticism for young readers that explores the wonder of nature, from award-winning Berlie Doherty. The Queen of Darkness lives deep underground beneath a mountain...

Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in ... A delightful and cleverly written story from former Children's Laureate...

Warm and charming Little Gem bestseller, now available with full colour illustrations. A perfectly pitched story for early readers from the former Children's Laureate and master of the market. High...

Quirky tales of derring-do and mystery, from a much-loved author and multi-award-winning author. Perfect to thrill and chill. The children of Weir(d) Street are lazing about one sunny day when...

Children's books superstar Julia Donaldson retells a trio of charming tales from across the world in a stunning full-colour edition, ideal as a very first independent read for children who...

Fact and fiction intertwine in this wonderful celebration of African football, with a strong message of ambition, hard work and determination at its heart. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and...

A thrilling futuristic tale of adventure, danger and personal responsibility from Noughts and Crosses bestseller Malorie Blackman. Inclusive and thought-provoking, this great novel invites the reader to engage with questions...

A fun caper from a popular author, with brilliant illustrations from the master of creepy black-and-white inky doodles, Chris Mould. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+...

Tense teen drama with all the hallmarks of a classic Kevin Brooks, in which two brothers take off in a stolen car with a mysterious girl. A road-movie story shot...

Football meets fantasy in the final title of Tom Palmer's phenomenal Wings trilogy. Sisters Maddie and Jess are new to the football school. They bicker all the time, they never...

Football meets fantasy in this second title of Tom Palmer's action-packed Wings trilogy. Greg is only happy when he's active - on the pitch or on his phone, it doesn't...

From football to flight sequences and real-life drama to fantasy, the action-packed first book in Tom Palmer's Wings sequence has it all. Jatinder seems to be living his dream -...

Grandparents take centre stage in this charming tale as a young boy and his grandfather let their imaginations take flight for an afternoon of space exploration, with beautiful artwork from...

A warm, charming and ever-so-slightly batty celebration of family love, inspiring teachers and the great characters who make all our lives more interesting. Shona likes most creatures in the world...

Honest and heart-warming tale for modern teenage from the best-selling author of How to Train Your Parents. Perfectly pitched for digitally-obsessed teens, this upbeat comedy explores teen romance in the...

A jewel of a book illustrated throughout in silhouette and colour by award-winning Ian Beck (Tom Trueheart). Pictures and words weave together to create a hymn to colour, light and...

Alex and her dad are caught up in an intense hostage situation in this action-packed showdown, edited to a reading age of 6.5. Alex and her dad are working a...

National treasure Alexander McCall Smith joins up-and-coming illustrator Zoe Persico in this utterly adorable story of family, acceptance and difference. Part of Barrington Stoke's picture book range for all the...

Children's book legend Michael Morpurgo teams up with amazing illustration newcomer Sam Usher for an adorable story with counting activities for parents and children to share. This has the makings...

Horrid Henry meets Mrs Doyle in this riotous comedy from Irish Laureate Eoin Colfer - now with full colour artwork. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read...

A touching and compelling tale of a young girl's love for her horse. Brilliantly illustrated in soft and sensitive black and white by the fabulously talented Gary Blythe, this is...

A funny and thought-provoking Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with sensitive and charming artwork by up-and-coming illustration star Vicki Gausden. High quality cream paper and a special easy...

A lively and compelling novel published to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Brilliantly illustrated throughout and jam-packed with quizzes, art tasks and other fun activities to spark...

Super sporty tale with a strong message of self-belief and a lovely inter-generational friendship at its heart, from the award-winning author of Goodnight Mister Tom. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant...

A spookily atmospheric tale full of heart-pounding suspense that will keep readers gripped right up to the very last page. From an award-winning author, this haunting story is sure to...

Can mother and daughter persist long enough to find a way back to one another? A haunting, powerful drama from Carnegie Medalist Melvin Burgess about a struggle to return to...

A humorous and perceptive tale exploring teen life. Luke defends his sister and ends up challenging the hardest boy in school to a fight! Will he survive the showdown? Particularly...

Gritty urban drama. When Jonas finds a gun abandoned after a shooting he takes it home to show his mates Kamal and Binny. But when Kamal starts to use the...

A fishing expedition nosedives into near tragedy in this second addition to the Truth of Things series. Nicky and Kenny return in Pike as a fishing expedition nosedives into near...

High-powered imagination meets adventure in this celebration of childhood mischief, from national treasure Roger McGough. Particularly suitable for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7+ Midge and co. are back! And...

Laugh-out-loud adventures of childhood high jinks. Midge and his best friend are always getting up to all sorts of mischief - join them as they embark on some mad-cap adventures...

An exciting futuristic drama about acceptance, trust and teamwork from an award-winning author. In a post-apocalyptic world where everyone wears Non-Contact suits to survive and where you can never touch...

A futuristic drama full of suspense from the award-winning Malorie Blackman. What do you do when your dad has created a monster? That's Claire's dilemma when her father reveals the...

A gritty teen drama. Cassidy has always been a strange friend, one you wouldn't ever want to get on the wrong side of, but the day he decides to trap...

An intensely poetic and utterly compelling teen drama about disaffected youth, rebellion and teenage attachment. From 2014 Carnegie Medal winner Kevin Brooks. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers...

Uplifting teen drama with a sporting focus. Baljit couldn't be happier with life, especially as he's in with a chance of playing for his heroes, Liverpool FC. But decisions need...

Would you stand in the line of fire? That's exactly what Troy has been doing as a member of super-skilled team SPEAR, taking bullet after bullet to protect the Mayor...

First title in an action-packed trilogy from bestselling Chris Bradford. They say you can't outrun a bullet - what if you could stop one? When Troy is caught up in...

Charming countryside tale about the bond between children and animals, perfect for younger fans of Michael Morpurgo. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a...

Prince Valentine is in for a shock in this hilarious retelling of the frog prince fairytale. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+ Prince Valentine of Romantica...

A gripping historical tale set during World War One. Orphans Bert and Frank are sent as cheap labour to the colonies in Australia, but are separated before they arrive. When...

Poignant and powerful narrative about intolerance, racism and standing up to bullies. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+ The Blokes rule Jack's school. They're bullies, racists...

A hilarious comedy from award-winning Frank Cottrell Boyce. When George gets an out-of-date aftershave for his birthday, he isn't particularly impressed. But the aftershave seems to have developed some extra...

A warm and witty football tale. Baljit dreams of football stardom. When the chance of a lifetime comes along in the form of a national team's rep, he is sure...

A thrilling Viking adventure from the bestselling Tony Bradman. Harald Hardnut was a Viking outlaw, but he became an emperor's bodyguard, a princess's husband and, at last, a king. Based...

A swashbuckling adventure from TV star Tony Robinson. Ben arrives at pirate school ready and raring to go - but instead of lessons in walking the plank and cutlass-swinging, the...