This great value pack contains 10 titles with Accelerated Reader Levels MY between 2.0 and 2.4. 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 10 books and offers a saving of 50% off.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

It is 2nd September 1666 in London and Martin Outwich is suddenly awoken by the sounds of fire. He thinks nothing of it, but the fire is spreading and very quickly the whole city is ablaze. Abandoned by his master, Martin must race across the city to save his sister Martha. Will he make it in time? 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, gripping story for their age range, but don't want to read a longer novel. Linked to relevant teenage issues, and filled with drama, this story will appeal to all reluctant teen readers.

Boffin Boy and Wu Pee are exploring the Solar System. On the planet Mars they find an ancient building - with some dead Martians inside. Except they're not Martians, and they're not dead! Who are they? How did they get such a cool spaceship? And can they help our heroes save the Earth from being destroyed? 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 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.

So you want to be a pop star. Where do you find a band? How do you get a gig? What's recording all about? And most important - do you look cool? It's all in this book. Get the facts. Then read the story 'The Stormers' and find out what happens when pride gets in the way of making great music. 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.

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

The Boffin Boy books all feature Rick Shaw, an extremely clever 14 year-old who is only interested in science. When his father is killed he vows to use his scientific skills to fight evil - as Boffin Boy! The Boffin Boy series of 12 books is designed for young, independent readers, as well as struggling readers aged 8 to 14. The use of speech bubbles and a simplified Manga style ensure that the books have simple language and low word counts that are ideal for lower reading ages. The first six books in the series (published Spring 2007) have a reading age of 6 - 7 and these second six have a higher reading age of 7 - 8.

Boffin Boy is trying out his new space ship - and Wu Pee has come along too. On Pluto they find an alien space ship frozen in the ice caves. The aliens are still on board and Boffin Boy is in for a big surprise: he's met these guys before. Can Boffin Boy lead Wu Pee, the aliens (and himself) to safety, before they all freeze to death in the ice caves of Pluto. 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 Boffin Boy books all feature Rick Shaw, an extremely clever 14 year-old who is only interested in science. When his father is killed he vows to use his scientific skills to fight evil - as Boffin Boy! The Boffin Boy series of 12 books is designed for young, independent readers, as well as struggling readers aged 8 to 14. The use of speech bubbles and a simplified Manga style ensure that the books have simple language and low word counts that are ideal for lower reading ages. The first six books in the series (published Spring 2007) have a reading age of 6 - 7 and these second six have a higher reading age of 7 - 8.

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.