Every child deserves to know what it feels like to be a successful reader. This decodable chapter book features an exciting mystery adventure as Stan and Fran work together to solve the case of Tommy's stolen backpack. Written by a certified academic language therapist and licensed dyslexia therapist. Beginning and struggling readers will get practice with suffixes and inflectional endings.

Every child deserves to know what it feels like to be a successful reader. This decodable chapter book features an exciting mystery adventure as Stan and Fran work together to solve the case of the missing carnival prize, “The Golden Cup.” Written by a certified academic language therapist and licensed dyslexia therapist. Beginning and struggling readers will get practice with -tion -sion and prefixes.

Monday is "Bring Your Dog to School" day in Blackthorn Village, Ireland. Best friends Emily and Sophie age 9, and Jack age 8 can’t wait to show off their very smart labrador dog, Benji. But when lunches start vanishing, the trio stumbles into a baffling mystery. Is there a sneaky thief - or is it something even stranger? Join Emily, Sophie & Jack in this exciting adventure.

Disaster strikes in Blackthorn Bay on Tuesday, when the church bell goes missing! But when Benji the dog discovers strange footprints leading into the woods, Emily and Sophie age 9, and Jack age 8 find a network of secret tunnels. Can Emily, Sophie and Jack stop the thieves before it's too late? Join Emily, Sophie and Jack in this exciting adventure.

Every Wednesday, a strange fog creeps into Blackthorn Village, but this time, things start to disappear! With their clever dog Benji,, the young detectives must follow muddy tracks and suspicious clues to a spooky shed in the woods. Can Emily, Sophie & Jack stop the thief before it's too late? Join Emily, Sophie and Jack in this exciting adventure.

In Blackthorn village library, Emily and Sophie age 9, Jack age 8 read their favorite books while Jack's dog Benji sleeps nearby. But something strange is happening - books keep disappearing on Thursday nights! The children discover an amazing secret - a hidden room behind the library shelves. But a shadowy figure in a black coat is watching them and following their every move. Can they uncover Blackthorn library's biggest secret? Join Emily and Sophie age 9 and Jack age 8, in this exciting Thursday mystery.

(9), Jack (8), and their clever dog Benji are on the case, racing against time to uncover the truth before more hungry customers are left without dinner. Why do the pizzas only vanish on Fridays? And who is the mysterious shadow lurking in the dark alley, leaving behind strange floury footprints? Join Emily, Sophie, Jack, and Benji in this thrilling Friday mystery full of twists and turns!

Emily, Sophie, Jack and their dog Benji are excited for the premiere of a new superhero film on Saturday in Blackthorn cinema. But when the lights go out and money vanishes, the kids must follow the clues and find the thief. Join Emily, Sophie, Jack, and their loyal companion Benji as they race to solve the case before it’s too late! Join Emily and Sophie age 9 and Jack age 8, in this exciting Saturday mystery.

Something strange is happening at Blackthorn Village’s Sunday cake sale! When Benji the dog refuses to eat a cupcake, best friends Emily, Sophie, and Jack know something is wrong. No dog ever says no to cake! Someone is ruining all the cakes - but who? With their favorite Sunday cake sale in big trouble, Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji must figure out who is behind all this cake trouble - before it’s too late! Join Emily and Sophie age 9 and Jack age 8, in this exciting Sunday mystery.

Emily, Sophie and Jack can’t wait for the big tennis BBQ at Blackthorn Bay. There’ll be rallies, races and sizzling sausages! Their clever dog, Benji, is coming too. He is always ready for an adventure. But just as the games begin... the sausages vanish! And then, so does Benji! Where could they have gone? Join Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji as they dash across the tennis courts and uncover a delicious mystery. Can they find the missing sausages before the BBQ is ruined? Get ready for a funny, fast adventure filled with friendship, tennis and tasty surprises.

It’s the first day of swimming lessons at Blackthorn Pool. Emily, Sophie, Jack and Jack’s dog Benji can’t wait to dive in! But Chloe’s never been swimming before, and she’s not so sure about getting in the water. When the kids’ goggles and towels suddenly disappear, the swimming lessons are put on hold! What’s going on at the pool? And can the friends solve the mystery before it’s too late? Join the Blackthorn Stables friends in this exciting, splashy adventure!

Emily, Sophie and Jack are helping out at Blackthorn Bay Farm, with their clever dog Benji. But when Tommy Dairydoo’s milk lorry starts making strange rattling noises, trouble is brewing! What’s causing the problem? Can the friends fix it before the cows escape? Join Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji for this fast-paced farming mystery full of animals, friends and surprises!

Emily, Sophie, Jack and Anna are ready for their first Irish dancing competition. Benji the dog is very excited too! But when the dancer numbers get mixed up and the entry sheet disappears, chaos breaks out backstage. Can the friends find the missing list before the music starts? Or will the whole competition be cancelled? Join the Blackthorn Stables friends for an exciting mystery adventure!

Emily, Sophie and Jack can’t wait for their football match. Benji the clever Labrador dog is ready to cheer them on. But something strange is happening at football practice! A strange whistle keep blowing and stopping the game and confusion spreads across the pitch! Who’s behind the odd sounds? Can the friends solve the mystery before practice is over? Join the Blackthorn Stables friends in this funny, fast and football filled adventure!

Emily, Sophie, and Jack are shocked when they hear the council wants to cut down an old hawthorn tree near Paddy O’Hay’s farm. But Sophie knows the truth. Cutting down a fairy tree brings bad luck! With clever Benji the dog, a red bicycle and two brave ponies, the friends race against time to reach the council office before it’s too late. Can they save the magical tree? Or will the fairies lose their home forever? Join Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji for a fast, funny, and heart-warming adventure full of Irish folklore, friendship and fairy magic!

Emily, Sophie and Jack are helping build a new cattle shed at Blackthorn Bay Farm. When a big storm hits, the shed keeps the animals warm and safe. But after the storm they hear some bad news. A local puppy has gone missing! With their trusty dog Benji, the kids search all the fields and muddy tracks on the farm. Can they find the lost puppy? Join Emily, Sophie and Jack for a fun farm mystery filled with teamwork and courage.

When Jack and his dog Benji find a brown bag in the snow, they are shocked to see it’s marked “Santa's Letters.” Emily and Sophie help take it to the postman, but half the letters to Santa are missing! A trail of sparkly dust leads the friends on a fast, wintry chase through Blackthorn Bay. Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji the dog, follow the clues all the way to the woods. Can they find the missing letters and save Christmas? Enjoy this fun, cosy and wholesome Christmas mystery!

Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji the dog meet a new girl called Michela. Her Connemara pony, Galtee, is amazing! He is kind and confident, a real show pony who wins lots of rosettes. But then, disaster! At a jumping lesson, Galtee won’t jump. He knocks all the poles. What is going wrong? Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji must solve the mystery. But with the big show coming fast, can they find the answer in time? Enjoy this exciting, wholesome pony mystery.

Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji the dog visit farmer Tarn O’Neill. His old tractor is noisy and breaks down a lot. At the big farm show, they find a brilliant new tractor. It's big, strong and shiny. It is perfect! But there is a problem. Tarn must wait for a special grant letter before he can buy it. But the grant letter is missing, and the tractor will be sold by 5pm! Can Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji find the missing letter before it's too late? Enjoy this exciting, heartwarming farming mystery full of teamwork and adventure!

Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji the dog visit farmer Mark Hayes in Blackthorn Bay. He has a big problem! His sheep are escaping every night! They sneak away in the dark and no one knows how they are getting out. Can Emily, Sophie, Jack and brave Benji solve the strange sheep mystery? Enjoy this exciting, heartwarming farming mystery full of teamwork and adventure and one very clever dog!

Emily, Sophie, Jack and Benji the dog are getting ready for a big basketball match in Blackthorn Bay. But when the Hawthorn Rangers get lost, everything starts to go wrong! Can Emily, Sophie, Jack and clever Benji save the match before it is too late? Enjoy this exciting, heartwarming basketball adventure full of teamwork, friendship and one very clever dog!

Sport/Funny Danny and his mates Jamil and Lewis are over the moon when football legend Jock Ramsey agrees to coach their team. For the first time ever the Rovers might have a chance of winning something! But Ramsey's a tough coach. They train every night, and Saturdays too. It's a lot of pressure for lads who just like a kickabout in the park. Can Danny, Lewis and Jamil survive the pressure and stay football crazy - in a good way? A brand-new 4u2read edition of a fun and light-hearted football story from reluctant-reader favourite Tony Bradman. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 7+

Ross and Katie attempt to hide an escaped ostrich in the school toilets in this hilarious and action-packed adventure, filled with Jeremy Strong's classic slapstick humour. Ross has a new pet: Mad Iris the ostrich! And she's got loose in the school! Things are about to get really crazy …

Camping Fun & Mishaps is carefully crafted for dyslexic readers and struggling readers with dyslexic-friendly font: See Their Reading Confidence Soar: No confusing spelling patterns that frustrate your striving reader. Instead, this book systematically introduces ONE phonics pattern at a time—from ending blends to closed syllable exceptions—so your child experiences success at every step. A Chapter Book They'll Actually Finish: No juvenile single-page stories or feeling like they're stuck with a "baby book." This is a REAL chapter book with TWO complete stories across 11 engaging chapters. Join Bob on his camping adventure as he deals with collapsed tents, windy weather, fishing mishaps, and unexpected surprises and then Kent and Cam ot Cross Camp

This decodable chapter book features a fun adventure with Stan and Fran as they search for a hidden clue—mastering 2-syllable words along the way! Laughs and intrigue along the way. This book aligns with an Orton-Gillingham Reading and Spelling Program, Level 4. See the Scope and Sequence below. Written by a certified academic language therapist and licensed dyslexia therapist, beginning and struggling readers will build confidence and fluency while practicing essential multisyllabic word patterns.

Every child deserves to know what it feels like to be a successful reader. This decodable chapter book features a fun adventure with Stan and Fran as they follow mysterious clues on a quest at Wind Spring Camp, mastering multisyllabic words and advanced spelling patterns along the way! Written by a certified academic language therapist and licensed dyslexia therapist, beginning and struggling readers will build confidence and fluency while practicing essential phonics skills for longer words.

Comedy and charm abound in this quirky story about different personalities. Shona and her dad are just returning from a trip to the Natural History Museum when - oh no! - their train comes to a halt. What can Shona do to pass the time except study the passengers in her carriage? Fun, light-hearted comedy.

But life off the pitch is tough, even when Dad works hard to provide what they need. It’s their team of three against the world and right now it feels like they’re losing. So when disaster strikes and Elsie’s dreams of playing at Wembley are shattered, it’s up to Pickles to save the world (cup) ...

Granny’s hunt for the perfect pet brings some unexpected results in this goofy adventure of family, mudlarking and mayhem. Zac and Essie have been helping their Granny Mo in her search for the perfect pet. She’s tried everything from cats to axolotls and just can’t find the right one. But when the trio go mudlarking in the river bank they find a creature unlike anything else … Granny Mo might have set out looking for a pet but now she’s got a monster on her hands, and it’s about to get up to some mischief!

Mystery Lily and Tom travel the county with Ma Hawker, enthralling crowds with their amazing collection of curios. Always on the lookout for new wonders, Lily is tricked into buying a worthless bag of rubbish. But hidden within is a special piece of scrimshaw. A young woman called Flora Meriweather is desperate to buy the scrimshaw, hoping it can help her solve a mystery surrounding her late mother. But someone else also wants to get his hands on the scrimshaw and ensure that secrets stay hidden in the past. Can the Curio Collectors help the truth come to light?

Conservation A project to re-introduce beavers brings a town together against a common threat, in this touching tale from award-winning author Gill Lewis. As Cari and her mum try to rebuild their home and lives after a devastating flood, they hear of a plan to reintroduce beavers into the area. The changes these amazing animals make to waterways could help to prevent further flooding and Cari knows that she has to get involved. But with the project facing resistance from other locals, can she convince them to give the beavers a chance – and will it be enough to save her home from being destroyed for a second time?

Acclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change. Blossom has grown up surrounded by the beautiful plants and flowers from her family’s market stall. The stall was started by her grandparents, Tutu and Pops, and passed on to Blossom’s parents after their death. It’s a magical place where customers come to find flowers for all occasions: from celebrating love to offering comfort in times of sorrow. But now the stall is at risk, with tension rising as Blossom’s parents argue about the future. Can Blossom call on the lessons she learned from Tutu and find a way to cope with the dramatic changes that are happening around her. Can she save the flower stall?

A touching tale of friendship, understanding and finding the confidence to be yourself, from one of the UK’s most beloved authors. It's Ella's first day at her new school and that can only mean one thing: making new friends. But the challenge is even tougher than Ella thought, as the girls in her class just don't seem interested in her. When she stumbles across the book 'Five Ways to Make a Friend' in the library, it's like all her prayers have been answered. With five excellent ideas up her sleeve, Ella will be friends with the girls in no time … Right? But what if things don't quite work out as planned? And what if the friend Ella really needs has been there all along?

Luke is desperate to meet his heroes when he discovers that the England football team are secretly training at his local ground! But how is he supposed to do that when he has to go to school all day? He has to come up with a plan, and quick, if he ever has a chance of making his dream come true.

Lewis loves football more than anything else in the world, so he’s thrilled when his talent is spotted by a local coach. But there are some big obstacles in his way. His mum doesn’t want him to have anything to do with the game because of what happened to his dad on the pitch. And even if Lewis can persuade her to let him give it a go, there’s no way they can afford the kit. Can Lewis beat the odds to have a chance of following his dream?

The touching tale of a young girl's love for her horse through the hardest of times, perfect for budding equestrians. When Anna's mum gets sick, her dad says they have to sell some of the horses on the ranch. Anna can't bear the idea of losing her own horse, Blue Moon, and so she and her friend Lee come up with a desperate plan …

When Jamie's father buys a house that has been empty for thirty-five years, a secret from the past is revealed … When Jamie's father buys a house that has been empty for many years, they discover ghosts, mystery – and danger. Can Jamie and his friend Colin learn the truth before anyone else gets hurt?

Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog in this poignant and gripping historical adventure. East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across eastern Germany, Bruno and his mother must flee if they hope to survive. In the chaos of the attack, Bruno finds himself face to face with a huge black dog. He knows what she is: a weapon, strapped with explosives by the Russian army and sent into battle as an oblivious suicide bomber. But as Bruno’s world begins to crumble around him, he soon realises that she is just as scared and alone as he is. Faced with a perilous journey across war-torn Germany, will their bond be enough to keep them both alive?

November 1920. The body of an unknown soldier is to be buried at Westminster Abbey. The war has claimed the lives of thousands of men whose bodies will never make it home, and the Unknown Warrior will represent them all. As hundreds of people crowd to Westminster Abbey, Daisy knows she has to make it to the ceremony. Because although they call the warrior 'unknown', she is sure that he is her father ...

Award-winning master of scary stories Chris Priestley returns with a spine-tingling collection of ghostly tales to chill you to the bone … When Maya and her classmates are asked to write a creepy story with a winter theme, they come up with some brilliant ideas. Rising floodwaters uncover long-buried bodies and ghostly children take to the ice on a frozen canal. But as each of the stories is read out in class, Maya grows more and more uncomfortable. She features in each of her friends’ creepy tales and they start to feel a little too real. Finally, when a mysterious new girl stands up to read the last story of the day, the light outside dims and it starts to snow. The classroom starts to freeze but everyone is trapped. Can Maya stop the story before the nightmare comes true?

Dyslexia Friendly Dictionary This popular schools' version of the international best-selling Dictionary of Perfect Spelling allows students to use phonic attack to find both regular and irregular spellings. A fresh new edition of this highly acclaimed and bestselling dictionary. This book allows students to use phonic attack to find both regular and irregular spellings. Students can look up a word as it sounds – if they are correct, they will find it in black, if they are wrong they will find it in red, with the correct spelling in black alongside. Designed for use from Key Stages 1 to 3, the School Spelling Dictionary is ideal for improving spelling and writing.

Dyslexia Friendly Dictionary Have you ever looked for giraffe under ‘j’? This is the dictionary for you! This newly revised and updated edition of the internationally bestselling School Spelling Dictionary allows you to search for words the way they sound and empowers you to write what you want to write. A re-edited and rejacketed edition of Barrington Stoke’s internationally bestselling reference book to support struggling spellers Its accessible, dyslexia-friendly layout has: -an alphabet across the top of the page to aid searching -additional hints from the ‘Spelling Bee’ to help find words -short descriptors for homophones and other easily confused words -support with verbal inflections and comparative and superlative adjectives -an introduction with helpful tips for successful spelling

A delightful collection of witty and easy to remember visual hints (mnemonics) to help the child recall tricky spellings, including exceptions and homophones. 264 high- and medium-frequency words that appear in KS1 and KS2 curricula are associated with over 160 creative spelling clues. Ages 5-11. This book is not a structured spelling programme. It does not replace any part of the child's current literacy instruction at school. It complements it to help equip the children with additional ways to remember tricky spellings.

A delightful collection of witty and easy to remember visual hints (mnemonics) to help the child recall tricky spellings, including exceptions and homophones. 264 high- and medium-frequency words that appear in KS1 and KS2 curricula are associated with over 160 creative spelling clues. Ages 5-11.

The new revised edition of Lidia Stanton's bestselling book of mnemonics demystifying over 200 of the most difficult spellings. The book is structured around confusing pairs of words, such as homophones or words that 'go together', tricky everyday words and tricky academic words, with memorable illustrations on every page to help you connect the word's meaning and graphical features with how it's spelt. This is not a traditional spelling book, but a resource that will really get you thinking, and laughing out loud. This guide encourages active learning and recollection, breaking away from repetitive methods such as 'look, cover, write, check', enabling you to effortlessly recall and identify once-confusing spelling patterns.

11 plus Vocabulary Cartoons To improve your memory you must increase the number and variety of your mental associations.When you learn new words, make sure you learn them in a context. It is far easier to remember a picture than an abstract concept. So the trick to remember an abstract word, is to turn it into a picture.