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Join Thor as he battles with frost giants, goes fishing for sea serpents, and tries to figure out who has stolen his hammer. With the trickster god Loki tagging along on his quests, Thor will not only have to squeeze into a wedding dress but also test his strength against a giant's cat that's so big he can't reach its tummy, even on his tip toes. Thor may be the god of thunder but that won't stop him from seeking trouble and adventure! Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate and illustrated stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language (EAL). With bonus bits at the back of the book, including reading notes and exciting facts, these are perfect for sparking discussion and engaging young readers. Printed on tinted paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, Thor is aimed at readers aged 10+ and has a manageable length (96 pages) and reading age (8+).Produced in association with reading experts at Catch Up, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties. Catch Up offers intervention programmes proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who find literacy or numeracy difficult.Book Band: BrownIdeal for ages 10+ with a reading age of 8+

Rapid Reading can treble the rate of reading progress. Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme.

Harmsworth. A remote, mist-shrouded island in the Russian Arctic. Archaeology Professor Callum Ross makes the discovery of a lifetime: a prehistoric ice mummy preserved for thousands of years by the sub-zero temperatures. Only, they didn't die of natural causes...

Arthur has no thoughts of being king - he's a squire and that's that. But the old king is dead and Merlin the wizard has set up a sword, pushed halfway into a rock. The one who pulls out the sword will be the new king - and soon, that's Arthur! Follow King Arthur as he battles giants and knights, and learns to be a true king.King Arthur is part of High Low series which encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate and illustrated stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language (EAL). With bonus bits at the back of the book, including reading notes and exciting facts, these are perfect for sparking discussion and engaging young readers. Printed on tinted paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, King Arthur is aimed at readers aged 10+ and has a manageable length (96 pages) and reading age (8+).Produced in association with reading experts at Catch Up, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

A ghostly ship leads Mr. Blood, Edgar, and Mary on an exhilarating adventure filled with mystery and suspense. As they navigate the eerie waters, the trio encounters supernatural challenges that test their courage and resolve. The journey promises thrilling twists and unexpected revelations, making it a captivating tale of friendship and bravery against a backdrop of the supernatural.

Join Wallace and Gromit in these two fun-filled adventures. In The Weatherman, Wallace invents a weather machine but things get very stormy. In All Wrapped Up, it's Christmas Eve and Wallace and Gromit go to bed. Shaun is fast asleep outside. Or is he?Part of the Bug Club reading series.Book band: White

Travel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to retrieve the stolen sword, Blood Hunter and rewrite the past. Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader wanting more and more. Will the boys escape the grips of the powerful Vikings and succeed in changing the course of history?

In the future, convicted Teens have a choice. Life in prison, or taking their chance in The Caves. Two Teens are dropped onto a remote island, along with a cyborg monster. If they kill the cyborg, they go free. If they fail, they die. Zak, the wild boy of the island, watches the Teens. Sometimes he helps them. Sometimes he doesn't. Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Caves encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers or those with English as an additional language aged 12+, at a manageable length (32 pages) and reading age (6+). This series can be read in any order. Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties. Book band: Purple Ideal for ages: 6+ Reading age: 12+

A curse is unleashed when Mr. Blood explores a witch's tomb, leaving his fate in the hands of his young assistants, Edgar and Mary. Together, they must navigate the challenges of breaking the curse, highlighting themes of bravery and teamwork. Their journey promises adventure and the need to confront dark forces, showcasing the bond between the characters as they strive to save their mentor.

In this supernatural horror series, Mr. Blood, a Dark Hunter, teams up with young assistants Edgar and Mary to confront chilling mysteries involving ghosts, vampires, and werewolves. In the latest installment, they face a dire threat as a demon abducts children from their village. The urgency mounts as the trio races against time to thwart the demon's sinister plans, with Edgar and Mary at risk of becoming its next victims. This gripping narrative is designed to engage even the most hesitant readers.