This great value pack contains 12 titles with Accelerated Reader Levels MY between 2.5 and 2.9. It contains one of each title.Titles in the pack are from a variety of series of books published by Ransom Publishing. All the books are illustrated and they cover a wide range of topics and styles including chapter books, graphic novels,and fact and fiction titles. All books are age appropriate and layout, font and design have all been carefully considered to make them ideal for reluctant and struggling readers. The pack includes both fiction and non-fiction. This pack contains 12 books and offers a saving of 50% off.

What is needed for life? Why is the Earth right for life? Where else might there be life? How did life start on Earth? Did it come from space? Get the answers. Get the facts. Then read 'The Search for Life', a great story about how life started on one planet in the universe. This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

Some people say that Mott Hill is sacred. It mustn't be disturbed. Something dark lies beneath the hill. Something ancient, something deadly. So when the diggers move in, it's not just the local protestors who are worried. Yet the truth is too terrible to tell. Recently republished as a new edition, this book is one of the Shades 2.0 series. This book is perfect for reluctant teens who still want an exciting, unpatronising story that is relevant to their interests and concerns, but who don't want to read a longer novel. With a length of only 6,000 words, and filled with drama, this story will appeal to all reluctant teen readers.

Space pilot Chad takes Jak and Sammi on a secret trip to explore a new planet. Yet fun turns to fear as their helicopter crashes on the planet, surrounded by deadly spear plants. Left on their own, Jak and Sammi are helped by strange, horned creatures. Rescue seems possible - until their spaceship leaves the planet without them. Republished as a new edition, this book is one of the Shades 2.0 series. This book is perfect for reluctant teens who still want an exciting, unpatronising story that is relevant to their interests and concerns, but who don't want to read a longer novel. With a length of only 6,000 words, and filled with drama, this story will appeal to all reluctant teen readers.

The year is 1665 and plague has come to the city of London. Henry Harper is alone. His father is dead, a victim of the plague, and his family have fled the city. Henry needs to escape to the country before he, too, is struck down. Henry needs to make a deadly plan . Republished as a new edition, this book is one of the Shades 2.0 series. This book is perfect for reluctant teens who still want an exciting, unpatronising story that is relevant to their interests and concerns, but who don't want to read a longer novel. With a length of only 6,000 words, and filled with drama, this story will appeal to all reluctant teen readers.

This great value pack contains 20 titles with Accelerated Reader Levels MY between 3.5 and 3.9. It contains one of each title and is designed for reluctant and struggling readers at Secondary level. Titles in the pack are taken from the following Ransom series Pig, Trailblazers, Neutron Stars, Spook Squad, Toxic, Starchasers and Zone 13. All the books are age appropriate and cover a wide range of topics of general interest. The packis predominately fiction but does include some fiction.

In the mountains, people are disappearing. One man finds out what is happening. And he doesn't believe his eyes. Then he finds out that some of his friends aren't who they seem to be.

Just when you are having a nice quiet time on the beach some giant mutant jellyfish come along and spoil it! They are stealing all the sweets and choccy bars they can find. This is serious! But Boffin Boy and Pee Wee are soon on the case. When Wu Pee finds a secret weapon to use against the jellyfish, they set a trap. Featuring our familiar heroes Boffin Boy and Wu Pee, this is another in the hugely popular series of 'Boffin Boy' graphic-format stories. With its wacky humour, low level, accessible text and great, manga-style illustations, Boffin Boy is ideal for reluctant readers.

Find out about skyscrapers past and present, from the tallest buildings of the ancient past to the skyscrapers of tomorrow. Then read a story about a skyscraper with a 'secret' floor. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling readers. It focuses on a popular topic to provide interest for an older age range and, as part of Set 2 of the Thunderbolts series, will engage struggling readers by using only a very limited number of words. As with all Thunderbolts titles, the book includes a non-fiction section and a fiction story.

Rock Men are th elatest craze in the toyshops. They're great little friends for children (and Colonel Bullets) everywhere. If you get fed up with them, you can just plug them into your computer and turn them into different Rock Men... The trouble is, Boffin Boy's old enemy Red Wolf is behind it all. Can Boffin Boy stop Red Wolf's cunning plan and save little children everywhere? Featuring our familiar heroes Boffin Boy and Wu Pee, this is another in the hugely popular series of 'Boffin Boy' graphic-format stories. With its wacky humour, low level, accessible text and great, manga-style illustations, Boffin Boy is ideal for reluctant readers.

The evil Great Brains are taking over planets and turning everyone into zombies. When they crash on the Moon (because Great Brain 2 is a rubbish pilot), they steal a spaceship and launch their attack on Earth. But how are they controlling the zombies? Boffin Boy must find a way to save the planet from zombination and defeat the Great Brains! Featuring our familiar hero's Boffin Boy and Wu Pee, this is another in the hugely popular series of 'Boffin Boy' graphic-format stories. With its wacky humour, low level, accessible, text and great manga-style illustrations Boffin Boy is ideal for reluctant readers.

Green Tights Man has been invited to the swanky Celebrity Superhero awards night. Boffin Boy hasn't, but he didn't want to go anyway. So there. As he watches on TV, the ceremony is rudely interrupted by the news that Wizard Edo has been causing trouble again, this time with giant rats. Can Boffin Boy save the day when the celebrity superheroes turn out to be rubbish? And who will win Celebrity Superhero of the Year? Featuring our familiar heroes Boffin Boy and Wu Pee, this is another in the hugely popular series of 'Boffin Boy' graphic-format stories. With its wacky humour, low level, accessible text and great, manga-style illustations, Boffin Boy is ideal for reluctant readers.

Boffin Boy and Katt the Dog bump into a yeti when they go mountain climbing in Scotland. Or, was it a bloke in a hairy suit? Time to find out! The team ends up trapped in the future, where humans have become yetis and everyone has to eat lizards. But even hairy scaries are afraid of something, and Boffin Boy and Wu Pee soon discover what it is. Featuring our familiar hero's Boffin Boy and Wu Pee, this is another in the hugely popular series of 'Boffin Boy' graphic-format stories. With its wacky humour, low level, accessible, text and great manga-style illustrations Boffin Boy is ideal for reluctant readers.

Wu Pee finds a magic book and disappears off to China to find the Emperor's Tomb. When he still hasn't come back a month later, Boffin Boy, his new pet and Chika go to investigate. Things soon get complicated when they realise that their only clue to the location of the tomb's secret entrance is a slice of pizza. Katt may be a stupid name for a dog, but he certainly comes in handy on an adventure like this! Featuring our familiar hero's Boffin Boy and Wu Pee, this is another in the hugely popular series of 'Boffin Boy' graphic-format stories. With its wacky humour, low level, accessible, text and great manga-style illustrations Boffin Boy is ideal for reluctant readers.

Find out about snakes of the world, and 'read' a fabulous 'snakes' story. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling readers. It focuses on a popular topic to provide interest for an older age range and, as part of Set 1 of the Thunderbolts series, will engage even the most struggling readers because it doesn't have any words. As with all Thunderbolts titles, the book includes a non-fiction section and a fiction story.

Find out about the different kinds of menacing monsters in our world. Then read a story about a famous scary monster from history. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling readers. It focuses on a popular topic to provide interest for an older age range and, as part of Set 2 of the Thunderbolts series, will engage struggling readers by using only a very limited number of words. As with all Thunderbolts titles, the book includes a non-fiction section and a fiction story.

Find out about space stations, space shuttles, Voyager 2 and trips to Mars followed by a story about a mission to Mars where they find more than they expect... This fun, non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling readers. It focuses on a populsr topic to provide interest for an older age range and, as part of set 2 of the Thunderbolts series, will enagage the struggling readers through the use of a limited number of words

Find out about the amazing apes in our world: chimpanzees, orang-utans, and even humans! Plus, read a story about some clever orang-utans who find some food for the taking. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling readers. It focuses on a popular topic to provide interest for an older age range and, as part of Set 2 of the Thunderbolts series, will engage struggling readers by using only a very limited number of words. As with all Thunderbolts titles, the book includes a non-fiction section and a fiction story.

Find out about the planets in our solar system and beyond. How do we find them? What is a dwarf planet? It's all in here! Then read a story about a journey to a distant moon - and the strange events that unfold there. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling readers. It focuses on a popular topic to provide interest for an older age range and, as part of one of the higher sets of the Thunderbolts series, will engage struggling readers and promote further progression. As with all Thunderbolts titles, the book includes a non-fiction section and a fiction story. Find out about the planets in our solar system and beyond.

Deadly deserts, fantastic rainforests, mega-mountains and lonely islands: find out all about the wild places on our planet. Then read a story about a wild place that isn't quite so far away. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling readers. It focuses on a popular topic to provide interest for an older age range and, as part of one of the higher sets of the Thunderbolts series, will engage struggling readers and promote further progression. As with all Thunderbolts titles, the book includes a non-fiction section and a fiction story.

The past casts a long shadow. Bodies hanging at the gallows. Walls that bleed. Not all of it is a dream. The dead have come to haunt the living.

The evil Ninja, Red Wolf, is using TV to turn every wizard in the world into his slave. With their magic and money, nobody will be able to stop him! When Red Wolf captures Ninja wizard Wu Pee, Boffin Boy is forced to use the same TV tricks on Red Wolf. Can Boffin Boy free the wizard and save TV? Featuring our familiar heroes Boffin Boy and Wu Pee, this is another in the hugely popular series of 'Boffin Boy' graphic-format stories. With its wacky humour, low level, accessible text and great, manga-style illustations, Boffin Boy is ideal for reluctant readers.

Great Journeys looks at some of the greatest journeys ever made - starting with human beings' first great journey 150,000 years ago: leaving Africa. Find out who first discovered America, who reached the South Pole first (and who came second!). Then find out about the great journey to reach the Moon. The fiction story 'The Big Sleep' tells of a man who spends a hundred years asleep in space, on the greatest journey ever.The Trailblazers series has been written for older children and young adults with a reading age of 5-8. The books are suitable for general reading or as part of a more structured reading program. Each book is on a strong, popular topic, with a colorful, attractive layout. Each book has a non-fiction and a fiction section. The fiction story appears in two formats - one with simple texts for poor readers; the facing pages contain an illustrated "speech bubble" version of the same story, for those who are just starting to learn to read. These two levels of entry give access points for children and young adults with different reading ages. The vocabulary of each book is carefully limited, with simple sentences to reinforce reading skills, which make the books suitable for even the poorest readers.

Who built a space port for aliens? Who lost the lost city of Atlantis? What's a Big Foot? Does the Yeti exist? And what's the secret of the Great Pyramid of Khufu? These are some of the ancient mysteries that are described in this book. Then read 'Doorway to Demons', a story about what happens when you're both the good guy and the bad guy. This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.

A famous mad scientist lives next to Boffin Boy's friend Polly, and she's not a good neighbour. Not only does she keep planting weird trees, but the trees look suspiciously like dogs and people. When Katt wiggles through the fence to explore, Boffin Boy and Polly follow to save him from crazy Doctor Daffney. Can they escape without becoming one of her barking mad experiments? Featuring our familiar heroes Boffin Boy and Wu Pee, this is another in the hugely popular series of 'Boffin Boy' graphic-format stories. With its wacky humour, low level, accessible text and great, manga-style illustrations, Boffin Boy is ideal for reluctant readers.