These ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.

A funny, touching tale from bestseller Jacqueline Wilson in a special Colour First Reader format that is perfect for learning to read.Dinah feels sad. Her class has gone on a school trip to see the dinosaurs at the museum, and everyone else has a tasty packed lunch - except Dinah. Until a funny new friend decides to help . . .Soon Dinah has a very special packed lunch - but there is an even bigger surprise in store!

Book 2 in the fantastic four book series about taking risks and flying high, from the children's book legend Paul Jennings and brilliant cartoonist Andrew Weldon.'You're grounded, Ricky,' said Mum. 'Yes,' said Dad. 'In more ways than one.'Ricky is an ordinary boy, who can fly. He can really fly! But only when no one is looking. His dream is to one day be FAMOUS. But after accidentally opening the car window at the car wash, he's grounded. No movies...

This wonderful short story from Merv Lambert takes place in Videoville, an unusual town where movies are made. Not all the animals who live there are friendly, however. Take Mr. Rockhopper, for example. He can be one angry penguin! Skidder, probably the fastest penguin in the West, can be relied on to be careless, but his small friend Pudden will amaze you. And as for Skidder’s sister, Trendy Wendy, she often sets the fashion for the younger members of the town. A delightful short story th...

A charming story of a cat and a dog who live on the same street for younger readers, from bestselling author Ruth Rendell.Archie the cat and Archie the dog live next door to each other on a street full of feline friends and foes. Read about their adventures - including Archie the cat spending a scary night trapped in a neighbour's attic - in this gentle, lyrical, completely charming book for younger readers. Perfect for all animal lovers.

Discover the classic gothic horror story of Frankenstein in this illustrated retelling, perfect for young readersFrankenstein is the terrifying tale of a scientist who uses his powers to bring a dead body back to life and creates a monster. Little can the scientist imagine the consequences of his actions, as he and his creation quickly become drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse, which only one of them can win...Adapted by Mick Gowar from the original ...

A family's holiday cottage seems like paradise. But something funny has leaked out of the nearby genetic research lab. When Ellie tells her parents about being attacked by a gigantic fanged frog they think she's making it up, but soon the family's cottage is under siege - by frogs!Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired Connect encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling...

2020 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Gold: Religion/Spirituality2020 Living Now Book Awards, Gold: Children's Picture Books2020 Catholic Press Association, 2nd Place: Children's BooksInspired by the USCCB's statement "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, A Pastoral Letter Against Racism," Everyone Belongs empowers young readers to reflect on the reality of racism in our society, to see it through the lens of hist...

Two crocodiles, Victor and Al have one wish: to buy some video games and play with them during rainy afternoons.After counting the savings in their money-boxes, they arrive at the local shopping mall on their bikes ….only to find that they don't have enough money to buy their favourite games. In this beautifully illustrated story, the two amusing friends show us, in a simple but entertaining way, some rules of economics that we all have to use in our everyday lives. Let's follow the...

Lily is a water fairy, which means it's her job to make sure everyone who lives on her pond is safe and happy, so when Mrs. Frog's tadpoles are stolen it's up to her to rescue them.Will Lily be able to find the missing tadpoles and get them home safely to Mrs. Frog?

This is the story of a spider called Eric and the very big adventures he has.

What is the story about?The story is about the journey of two best friends, who embark on various adventures and experiences together. Throughout the story, they face challenges and obstacles, but their strong bond of friendship helps them overcome every difficulty. They learn valuable lessons about loyalty, trust, and the importance of being there for each other through thick and thin. This heart-warming tale is sure to captivate the imagination of young readers and inspire them t...