Barrington Stoke Middle East Catalogue

Every child can be a reader with Barrington Stoke

For 25 years we’ve been pioneering super-readable, dyslexia‑friendly fiction to help every child become a reader.

Our top quality shorter novels by big name, bestselling writers promote reading for pleasure and are ideal for:

• struggling readers

• reluctant readers

• confident readers looking for a quality short read

We hope you enjoy browsing our titles; please do contact us if we can help with any further information.

I’ve always admired the team at Barrington Stoke, their passion for stories and for making stories accessible to children for whom reading is a challenge

SIR MICHAEL MORPURGO

Key features of a Barrington Stoke book

• Award winning authors ensure well written texts that encourage discussion

• High interest / low ability stories with short, sharp, unpatronising content matched to the age of the reader not their reading level

• Our unique dyslexia friendly font makes reading easier for everyone

• Off white, heavier paper helps reduce visual stress

• Accessible layouts and spacing stop the page from becoming overcrowded

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• Exper t editing ensures a smoother read that still challenges the reader

• Shor t chapters provide plenty of rest breaks and a more rewarding read

• Attractive illustrations aid comprehension and break up the text

• Great design and enticing covers make our books instantly engaging and free of stigma

We are now part of collins – see back cover for order details

Ways to get in touch

To place an order or for any queries contact:

Collins

HarperCollins Publishers

Westerhill Road

Bishopbriggs

Glasgow G64 2QT

T: +44 141 306 3100

www.barringtonstoke.co.uk

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„ Download bestseller, themed and year-group booklists

„ Read sample chapters to ensure suitability

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International Team

For Middle East enquiries contact: collins.middleeast@harpercollins.co.uk

For all other areas contact: collins.international@harpercollins.co.uk

For rights and licensing opportunities contact: collins.licensing@harpercollins.co.uk

Young Editors Scheme

www.youngeditors.barringtonstoke.co.uk

„ Free and fun reading activity for the whole class or smaller groups

„ Choose from a range of Primary and Secondary unpublished manuscripts to download

„ Upload feedback and download certificates for everyone taking part

„ Promotes reading confidence and engagement

Free resources

Visit www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/resources

„ Lots of fun activities for younger children

„ Classroom activity packs and discussion guides for older children

„ Downloadable posters

www.barringtonstoke.co.uk

LITTLE GEMS

„ Approx. 2,500 words

„ Highly illustrated in full colour

„ For readers aged 5+

All our books are dyslexia-friendly with easy-read font and spacing READING-AGE

READING AGE 6

„ Approx. 400 words

„ Il lustrated in full colour on every page

„ For readers aged 7+ and 9+

READING AGE 8

„ Approx. 7,500 to 15,000 words

„ Varying levels of illustration

„ For readers aged 7+ and 9+

READING AGE 7

„ Approx. 3,000 to 5,000 words

„ Highly illustrated in black and white

„ For readers aged 7+ and 9+

NEXT-STEP FIcTION

„ Approx. 15,000 to 25,000 words

„ Varying levels of illustration

„ For readers aged 7+ and 9+

READING AGE 6

„ Approx. 400 to 700 words

„ Highly illustrated in black and white

„ For readers aged 11+

READING AGE 8

„ Approx. 15,000 words

„ For readers aged 11+ and 13+

READING AGE 6.5

„ Approx. 2,500 to 5,000 words

„ Highly illustrated in black and white

„ For readers aged 11+

READING AGE 9

„ Approx. 20,000 words

„ For readers aged 11+ and 13+

READING AGE 7

„ Approx. 3,000 to 5,000 words

„ Highly illustrated in black and white

„ For readers aged 11+ and 13+

„ Approx. 30,000 words

„ For readers aged 11+ and 13+

BARRINGTON STOKE TOP 25

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EMPATHY-BUILDING PICTURE BOOKS

„ Topical and timely, helping to encourage discussion and build empathy

„ Perfect for all Primary year groups, with content designed to appeal to a wide range of ages

„ Ideal for whole school assemblies or individual class groups

„ Acclaimed and award winning creator

„ Free classroom resources available to aid discussion

£12.99 9781781121511 PP:256

IA:4+ PP:32

£7.99 9781781128817

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FOOD BANK, FAMILY, HOPE

IA:4+ PP:32

£7.99 9781911370062

SCHOOL SPELLING DICTIONARY

„ Internationally bestselling reference book

„ Supports struggling spellers

„ Accessible, dyslexia friendly layout with:

„ an alphabet across the top of the page to aid searching

„ additional hints from the “Spelling Bee” to help find words

„ short descriptors for homophones and other easily confused words

„ support with verbal inflections and comparative and superlative adjectives

„ an introduction with helpful tips for successful spelling

MIGRATION, IDENTITY, BELONGING

A top-class series from a dynamic writing and illustration duo LANCASHIRE EVENING POST

• Accessible introductions to the daily life, culture and legacy of fascinating ancient civilisations

• Perfect for use in the classroom

• Highly illustrated throughout

[Barrington Stoke] books have been transformational in our school. Within a single year, pupils have caught up to their age-related expectations and have the confidence to pick up a book and enjoy reading!

BETH TOOZE, LITERACY LEAD, ARK BLACKLANDS PRIMARY ACADEMY

Keywords,

EMPATHY-BUILDERS

ANIMAL STORIES

REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIES SPORTS

ADVENTURE STORIES

Barrington Stoke is now part of Collins! See below for full details on how to contact your regional representative or to order direct from the Collins schools customer service team.

For Middle East enquiries contact: collins.middleeast@harpercollins.co.uk

For all other areas contact: collins.international@harpercollins.co.uk

For rights and licensing opportunities contact: collins.licensing@harpercollins.co.uk

Barrington Stoke books are essential for an inclusive, exciting reading provision in schools. Their books will enhance any school or class library ... Their books are consistently challenging, creative and, simply, brilliant TEACHER