London, 1665. Plague has come to the city. For Henry Harper it brings tragedy. His father is dead and his family has left the city. Can he get to the country to find them? Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
It's World War II and Martin has been evacuated to the country. But he hates it there, so he runs back home to London. But home isn't where it used to be. A bomb has exploded in his street, leaving him homeless. So it's back to the country for Martin. At least, that's what should happen ..." [Back cover].
Billy Blaster takes a trip to Mars with his ninja wizard friend, Wu Hoo. They find three frozen scientists who have been asleep there for centuries. Suddenly, Billy spots a huge comet -- and it's heading toward Earth! Can he wake up the sleeping scientists in time to save the Earth?
This is a book all about fire: how fire is useful, ways to make fire, and what happens when fire gets out of control. Then read a story about a fireworks party that nearly ends in disaster.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.
Is fear always a bad thing? Learn about phobias, scary creatures, and more before reading "Just My Imagination?," poems about dreams that are real and horror you cannot describe.
London is flooding. Todd needs to get away and not just from water. A gang is after him. Where does he safety lie? Shades 2.0 is a brand new series that offers fast paced, shorter stories for older readers who may find longer books too daunting, or who still want the excitement of a great story told with pace and style. Published by Ransom Publishiing, Shades 2.0 is ideal for reluctant readers aged 12+ with a reading age of 9 - 10 and includes well known authors such as Gillian Phillip, Malcom Rose, David and Helen Orme, John Townsend and Mary Chapman. The stories encompass a range of genres such as horror, science fiction, historical fiction and straight modern teen tales.
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 various dangers in our world, and read a story about the dangers of fire, all in a book without words.This book is part of 'Thunderbolts', a series of 24 levelled reading books covering popular non-fiction topics. Published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist in books for struggling and reluctant readers, the 24 full-colour titles offer progression over four levels and low level language. Each book features a non-fiction section together with a fully illustrated fiction story on the same topic. Danger! is part of Set One and has no words, allowing reluctant readers to engage with the narrative through illustrations.
YA Age 12-14. Includes non-fiction section, followed by a fiction story based upon the topic. This story appears in two formats - one with simple texts for reluctant readers.
What are robots? Where can you find them? What do they do? What do they look like? It's all in here. Then read a story about a robot that starts to take control of the home - and invites its friends around as well.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.
Billy Blaster's friend Wu Hoo, a ninja wizard, visits Zone City for a wizard convention. But the wizards are acting strange. Someone is trying to steal their secrets -- and all of the city's cash! When Billy Blaster arrives to save the day he discovers two things: Wu Hoo is missing, and the man behind the mysterious thefts is none other than the evil mastermind known as Red Wolf.
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 book is part of 'Thunderbolts', a series of 24 levelled reading books covering popular non-fiction topics. Published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist in books for struggling and reluctant readers, the 24 full-colour titles offer progression over four levels and low level language. Each book features a non-fiction section together with a fully illustrated fiction story on the same topic. Skyscrapers is part of Set Two; these books have very limited text.
How do magicians cut a person in half, and then put them back together again? How can you read other people's minds? Is it magic, or is it for real? Then find out about one of the greatest magicians ever. And find out what to do if a witch puts a curse on you. Get the facts.Then read 'The Disappearance', a scary story about being a magician's assistant. It might cost you your life!Magic is part of the Trailblazers series, published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist in books for struggling and reluctant readers. Each book in the series has a non fiction and a fiction section. The fiction story is told in two formats - one with simple text, the other with 'speech bubble' illustrations. These two levels of entry offer the complete story at different reading levels, and the vocabulary of each book is carefully limited, with simple sentences to reinforce reading skills. Each book is on a strong, popular topic, with a colourful, attractive layout, combining fact and fiction. Magic is ideal for children aged 8 - 14 with a reading age of 6 - 7.
Find out about different types of cars across the years, and read a short story about racing to hospital, all in a book without words.This book is part of 'Thunderbolts', a series of 24 levelled reading books covering popular non-fiction topics. Published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist in books for struggling and reluctant readers, the 24 full-colour titles offer progression over four levels and low level language. Each book features a non-fiction section together with a fully illustrated fiction story on the same topic. Cool Cars is part of Set One and has no words, allowing reluctant readers to engage with the narrative through illustrations.
Billy Blaster's ninja friend Wu Hoo is always on the lookout for secret wisdom. One day, Wu Hoo finds a parchment with a message written in a strange code. Before Wu Hoo can figure out what the message says, he's kidnapped! Can Billy Blaster rescue Wu Hoo before his kidnappers get their greedy hands on the parchment? And even if Billy and Wu Hoo can save the parchment, will the two super heroes be able to crack the cryptic code?
Billy Blaster and his friend Wu Hoo are tracking a dangerous new foe -- a wizard who is stealing the minds of scientists. But the hunted becomes the hunter and suddenly the wizard kidnaps Wu Hoo! Billy needs help, so he calls on his friend Rika. The two make a great team in their search for Wu Hoo, but time is running out.
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