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.

What is Manga? What is anime? What's it got to do with Pokemon, Samurai and the Ninja? Here are the answers. Then read a great Manga story about a new superhero - Boffin Boy, who must defeat an evil robot from ancient Japan, Mogon the Mighty. 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.

It's during World War II, and Martin has been evacuated to the country. But he hates it there, so he goes back home to London. But London is in flames - and Martin's home has been destroyed by a bomb. He has nowhere to go. So Martin decides to head back to the country. Well that was the plan, anyway . 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.

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.

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.

The Planet is in danger! A fleet of alien space ships is on a misson - to steal the Earth's water. Boffin Boy must stop them. Will he use force, or can he find a clever way to save Earth? 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Speed' tells you everything you need to know about going fast. How fast can we go? On land? On water? In the air? In space? Are there impossible speed barriers? And what's the slowest thing ever? In the fiction story 'All About Speed' a rally driving lesson suddenly becomes very, very exciting. Find out why.

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.

Wu Pee discovers an ancient scroll containing an important secret, but he can't read it! 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.

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.

That evil genius, the Wizard of Edo, has made a camera that can steal people's minds. The world's top scientists fall one by one, and then Wu Pee goes missing too! It is up to Boffin Boy. Who will win in this battle of brains. It is time to find out just how smart Rick Shaw really is. 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 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 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 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.

Clever pets, working pets, crazy pets, grumpy pets and weird pets: it's all in here! Then read a story about a clever dog that saves its owner's life. 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. Clever pets, working pets, crazy pets and weird pets. Plus a fiction story.

Find out about different types of cars over the years, and then 'read' a story about a high-speed drive to hospital. 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.

Blitz is set in World War Two, when Martin is evacuated to Winchester. However, he hates it there, and manages to find his way back home to London. But home isn't where it used to be - a bomb has exploded in his street, leaving him homeless. He decides to return to the country, but truly unexpected events start to unfold before he manages to reach his destination. In the same style as the Shades 2.0 series, this book tells a fast-paced story but is much shorter than the Shades, allowing for less-able readers to still experience the gripping story but with much simpler language and a larger font. The excitement of the Shades series is still there in these shortened versions of the dramatic, enticing stories.

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.

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.

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.