Ransom Publishing Catalogue for Struggling Readers

S H H H SPECIALIST BOOKS FOR RELUCTANT & STRUGGLING READERS

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Meet our acclaimed range of books for reluctant and struggling readers...

Our books are specially written and designed to develop literacy skills and a love of reading – regardless of a learner’s current age, ability or attitude.

Whether you need engaging quick reads, visual non-fiction, or seriously low-level (but age-appropriate!) books for students who are still learning the absolute basics, we have what you need to get everyone reading.

Head to www.ransom.co.uk for more information, digital samples and free literacy resources!

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What do the Interest & Reading Ages mean?

All our books have an interest age. The interest age is the age that the book was written to appeal to. Our books also have a reading age. The reading age is about matching the book to the ability of the reader.

So, if a nine-year-old child is reading at the level of an average seven-year-old, a book with an interest age of 8–12 years and a reading age of 6–7 years will be suitable for them. It will be age-appropriate and accessible.

What do the Book Band colours mean?

Another way to level books is by Book Band. The Book Band system is an official scheme used around the world.

There are 11 official levels that all UK educational publishers work to. Each level, or band, has been given a colour (Pink through to Lime), and children progress through these bands.

Reading Ages and Book Levels

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Publishers have added extra levels: Lilac, for wordless books, as well as colours following Lime. The chart below shows you the average age of children at each of the Bands.

Lilac

4-5 Years Purple

6-8 Years

Pink

4-5 Years Gold

6-8 Years

Red

4-6 Years White

6-8 Years

Yellow

Blue

4-6 Years Lime

5-7 Years Brown

6-9 Years

Green

5-7 Years Grey

7 - 10 Years

7 - 11 Years

Orange

Turquoise

5-7 Years

6-7 Years

Dark Blue

Dark Red

8 - 11 Years

10 - 11 Years

(Pssst! If you want a range of our titles at a certain band, you can find pre-selected packs on our website. We are also happy to arrange bespoke ‘banded’ collections. Just get in touch with your requirements.)

What do the Accelerated Reader levels mean?

Many of our books are quizzed for Accelerated Reader (AR), a system used in some schools to support children’s reading development.

The books are independently levelled for AR, giving each title an interest level (e.g. MY) and a book level (e.g.

2.4). Children can then progress through the levels.

(Pssst! If you want a range of our titles at certain AR levels, you can find pre-selected packs on our website. We are also happy to arrange bespoke AR collections. Just get in touch with your requirements.)

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Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Books for football fans

Tales from the Pitch

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Books individually £6.99 each* Harry Coninx Matt Carver Robin Adams 128 pages, black and white throughout

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They are perfect for 7-14 year-olds with a reading age of 9-10.

“I’d go as far as saying these books have the potential to ignite a child’s love of reading.”

The SEN Resources Blog

Tales from the Pitch Complete Pack £181.74*

Book Band: Tales from the Pitch books are Dark Blue and Dark Red Band

(26 books – 1 of every title)

A Tales from the Pitch book is this thick!

*As of January 1st 2025, books individually £7.99 each. Tales from the Pitch Complete Pack £207.74.

MY 5.9

MY 5.6

MY 5.6

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MY 5.4

MY 5.8

MY 6.4

MY 6.5

MY 5.7

MY 5.8

MY 6.4

MY 5.7

MY 5.9

MY 5.5

MY 6.4

MY 5.6

MY 5.5

MY 5.9

MY 6.0

MY 5.7

MY 5.8

MY 5.6

MY 6.0

MY 6.3

MY 5.8

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Goal!

10-18 pages, full colour illustrations throughout

A structured programme of 48 phonics-based titles.

Great at engaging reluctant readers aged 6-14 with a reading age of 4-7, the fiction and non-fiction covers a range of football-related topics and stories.

Book Band: Goal! books are Lilac, Pink, Red, Yellow, Blue and Green Band “An absolute triumph in reaching out to older pupils, usually boys, who have never mastered reading.”

Goal! Complete Pack £221.52

Margaret Coleman, Head Teacher

(48 books – 1 of every title)

Goal! Level 1 Pack £23.94

Goal! Level 2 Pack £63.84

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Based on ‘Letters and Sounds’ Phase 1

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Based on ‘Letters and Sounds’ Phase 2

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6 books - individually £3.99 each

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16 books - individually £3.99 each

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Wordless books to introduce students to narrative

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Introduces the main letters and sounds, CVCs and some complex football words

Goal! Level 3 Pack £69.86

Goal! Level 4 Pack £39.92

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Based on ‘Letters and Sounds’ Phase 3

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Based on ‘Letters and Sounds’ Phase 4

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14 books - individually £4.99 each

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8 books - individually £4.99 each

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Continues to introduce letters and sounds, and builds more complex sounds

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Introduces more consonant blending, and more complex football words

Goal! Level 5 Pack £23.96 •

Based on ‘Letters and Sounds’ Phase 5

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4 books - individually £5.99 each

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Extends vocabulary to include more irregular letters and sounds

Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Books for football fans

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Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Funny books about boys’ mad adventures

PIG

Books individually £5.99 each Barbara Catchpole 52 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

Ideal for reluctant readers aged 7-12 with a reading age of 8-9.

These ‘handwritten’ diary entries relate the laughout-loud exploits of Peter Ian Green – but you can call him PIG!

“Y7 boy had never finished a book in his life. He’s now finished 6 PIG books just this half term and told me today his family are celebrating!”

Eileen Armstrong, Librarian Book Band: All PIG books are White Band

PIG Complete Pack £107.82

A PIG book is this thick!

(18 books – 1 of every title)

PIG SET 1 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY 3.6

MY 3.6

MY 4.4

MY 3.7

MY 3.3

MY 3.3

MY 3.5

MY 3.9

MY 3.6

MY 3.7

MY 3.6

MY 3.8

MY 3.7

PIG SET 2 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY 3.7

MY 3.6

PIG SET 3 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY 3.6

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MY 3.9

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MY 4.0

Fergus and Daniel

Books individually £7.99 each Emily Snape 224-240 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

Two siblings, some kooky magic and a whole lot of silliness...

Book Band: All Fergus and Daniel books are Dark Blue Band

These are two hilarious stories that 7-9 year-olds will want to pick up and read.

“A great addition to any classroom book corner with lots of potential for discussion as a class read.”

Sam, Goodreads 5 stars

Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Funny books about boys’ mad adventures

Fergus the Furball MY 4.3

When Daniel’s parents give him a plant for his tenth birthday present, he’s not impressed. (What happened to the PET he’d begged for?!)

Can you really blame him for wishing he had a guinea pig instead of a brother – or for the fact it actually came true!

Now the race is on to somehow undo the magic before his parents find out. (And to save his brother of course. Even if he is eating his own poo.)

Daniel’s Double Trouble Ah... ah... achooooo! When Daniel realises that a sneeze is all it takes to send him back an hour in time, he is BEYOND annoyed.

But then he discovers that there’s been a theft at his school – and his new magical powers don’t seem quite so pointless...

Can Daniel sneeze his way to catching the culprit and saving the day?

Or will his plan go seriously wrong? After all, time travel is a risky business and not everything is as it seems.

Emily Snape is a well-known children’s author and illustrator whose work has appeared in books, magazines, and on television internationally.

She lives in London with her three children and insists that none of them would ever attempt to turn each other into a guinea pig, or risk the fate of the universe by travelling through time.

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Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Comic-style books

Boffin Boy

Books individually £5.99 each David Orme 36 pages, full colour illustrations throughout

This manga-style series is great for reluctant readers aged 8-14 with a reading age of 6-7.

The books are full of action and wacky humour, and were selected as one of the Times ’Top 100 Books for Boys’.

“My son - who never wants to read - actually picked up a Boffin Boy book I left in his bedroom, and is now asking for the next one!”

Liz Kavanagh, Parent Book Band: Boffin Boy books are Turquoise, Purple and Gold Band

Boffin Boy Complete Pack £107.82

A Boffin Boy book is this thick!

(18 books – 1 of every title)

BOFFIN BOY SET 1 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY 2.5

MY 2.3

MY 2.3

MY 2.3

MY 2.6

MY 2.5

MY 2.3

MY 2.3

MY 2.2

MY 2.8

MY 2.1

MY 2.4

MY 2.1

MY 2.0

BOFFIN BOY SET 2 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY 2.6

MY 2.5

BOFFIN BOY SET 3 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY 2.2

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MY 1.6

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Fast-paced action

321 Go!

Can we do it?

Books individually £5.99 each Stephen Rickard 36 pages, full colour illustrations throughout

Ideal for 8-14 year-olds with a reading age of 6-7, these are dramatic, second-by-second first-person accounts of wild sports, stunts and missions.

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Hold on tight!

“One of my pupils referred to the books as ‘amazing’ and I would agree.”

Maureen Barrow, Specialist Teacher Book Band: 321 Go! books are Purple and Gold Band

321 Go! Complete Pack £35.94

Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

The race is going well.

Now we are in second place and we are fighting to take the lead.

A 321 Go! book is this thick!

(6 books – 1 of every title)

MY 2.8

MY 3.0

MY 2.8

MY 3.1

MY 3.6

MY 2.9

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Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Fast-paced action

From zombies and swamps to robots and time-travel, reluctant readers aged 9-12 with a reading age of 7-11 will be hooked from the first sentence of these fast-moving reads.

Across the ten books there is some subtle progression, with two books at each ‘step’.

Toxic Complete Pack £69.90 (10 books – 1 of every title)

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Books individually £6.99 each Jonny Zucker John Townsend 80 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

Toxic

Book Band: Toxic books are Lime, Brown, Grey, Dark Blue and Dark Red Band A Toxic book is this thick!

MY 4.5

MY 4.7

MY 5.1

MY 4.7

MY 4.9

MY 4.9

MY 5.3

MY 5.1

MY 5.1

MY 3.9

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Zone 13

Books individually £5.99 each David Orme 48 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

Science fiction for 8-14 year-olds with a reading age of 8-9. Some of the stories are comic, while others have dark and gripping themes – but they will all appeal to readers with a love of the unexplained.

Book Band: All Zone 13 books are White Band

MY 3.7

MY 3.4

MY 3.5

MY 3.1

A Zone 13 book is this thick!

Pick Your Path

Books individually £6.99 each Dan Metcalf 40 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

Ideal for 11-16 year-olds with a reading age of 7-8.

With a choice to make on every page, these books are fully interactive adventures where the reader decides what happens next.

Pick Your Path Complete Pack £20.97 (3 books – 1 of every title)

Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Fast-paced action

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Book Band: All Pick Your Path books are Lime Band A Pick Your Path book is this thick!

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These books contain some graphic language and may not be suitable for children under 11 or with particular special needs.

If you’re unsure whether they’re right for you, feel free to get in contact.

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Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Relatable books about girls

Siti’s Sisters

Books individually £5.99 each Helen Orme 36 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

Ideal for 9-14 year-olds with a reading age of 7-8.

These perfectly-pitched stories are about a group of girls who call themselves ‘The Sisters’, and cover a range of real life issues.

“Spot on... A bit like Jacqueline Wilson for those who can’t yet manage too much prose on the page.”

We think Set 4 is more suitable for readers who are aged 11 and above.

SecEd Book Band: Siti’s Sisters books are Turquoise, Purple and Gold Band

Siti’s Sisters Complete Pack £143.76

A Siti’s Sisters book is this thick!

(24 books – 1 of every title)

SITI’S SISTERS SET 1 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY 2.8

MY 2.5

MY 2.8

MY 2.4

MY 2.7

MY 2.8

MY+2.5

MY+3.1

MY+3.3

MY+3.4

MY+2.8

MY+2.9

MY+2.4

MY+2.8

MY+2.5

SITI’S SISTERS SET 2 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY+2.6

MY+2.6

MY+2.7

SITI’S SISTERS SET 3 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY+2.8

MY+3.3

MY+2.7

SITI’S SISTERS SET 4 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY+2.8

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MY+2.7

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Feely

Books individually £5.99 each Barbara Catchpole 52 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

Great for reluctant readers aged 7-12 with a reading age of 8-9.

These ‘handwritten’ diary entries relate the laugh-out-loud exploits of lovable (and feisty) Feely Tonks.

Book Band: All Feely books are White Band

Feely Complete Pack £35.94

A Feely book is this thick!

(6 books – 1 of every title)

MY 4.3

MY 4.0

MY 3.9

Why Haven’t We Seen Aliens?

Perfect for able readers aged 9-12, this non-fiction book uses our knowledge of the universe, some simple maths and a little bit of intelligent speculation to take a logical but light-hearted look at our chances of meeting aliens.

MY 3.9

MY 3.9

MY 4.4

Never Odd or Even A mystery with a difference for able readers aged 9-12. Eliot loves number and word patterns (just take a look ‘back’ at the title), and is using his skills to solve a mystery. But readers can solve it themselves – the answer is hidden in a series of puzzles in plain sight!

Hardback £9.99 Paperback £6.99 Stephen Rickard 248 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

MY 5.7

Book Band: Aliens is Dark Red Band

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Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Funny books about girls’ wild adventures and STEM reads

£6.99 John Townsend 136 pages, black and white throughout

Book Band: Never Odd or Even is Dark Red Band

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Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Visual non-fiction (with a short fiction story at the end)

Thunderbolts

Books individually £5.99 each David Orme Helen Orme 36 pages, full colour illustrations throughout

A structured programme of colourful books for reluctant readers aged 7-14 with a reading age of 4-7.

Set 1 books have no words, and the other sets offer progression.

“I love seeing bored faces crack into smiles when I lay the books out on the table.”

David Kendall, Reading Engagement Specialist Book Band: Thunderbolts books are Lilac, Red, Yellow, Blue and Orange Band.

Thunderbolts Complete Pack £143.76

A Thunderbolts book is this thick!

(24 books – 1 of every title)

THUNDERBOLTS SET 1 £35.94 (Six Books)

THUNDERBOLTS SET 2 £35.94 (Six Books)

THUNDERBOLTS SET 3 £35.94 (Six Books)

THUNDERBOLTS SET 4 £35.94 (Six Books) LY 3.1

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LY 3.0

LY 2.6

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LY 3.3

LY 3.2

Trailblazers & Starstruck

Books individually £5.99 each David Orme, Helen Orme, Cathy West 36 pages, full colour illustrations throughout

Covering a range of ‘wow factor’ topics, these books are ideal for engaging 8-14 year-olds with a reading age of 6-8 years – and a love of fast facts!

“The perfect books for reluctant readers with very low attention spans.”

ABC Magazine Sussex

Trailblazers & Starstruck Complete Pack £65.89 (11 books – 1 of every title)

Book Band: Trailblazers & Starstruck books are Turquoise, Purple and Gold Band

Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

Visual non-fiction (with a short fiction story at the end)

Trailblazers & Starstruck books are this thick!

MY 3.4

MY 3.7

MY 3.7

MY 3.7

MY 3.9

MY 3.3

MY 3.3

MY 3.9

MY 3.2

MY 3.4

MY 2.5

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Books for 7 to 14 Year-Olds

General fiction and non-fiction for those learning the basics of reading

Reading Stars Plus Book Bands

Books individually £4.50 each 12-16 pages, full colour illustrations throughout

Ideal for supporting 9-14 year-olds with a reading age of 4-7, this is a progressive Book Band programme (Pink to Orange) to develop reading skills.

Reading Stars Plus Book Band Pack £81.00 (18 books – 1 of every title)

Reading Stars Plus Pink Band Pack £13.50

Reading Stars Plus Red Band Pack £13.50

Reading Stars Plus Yellow Band Pack £13.50

Reading Stars Plus Blue Band Pack £13.50

MY 1.3

MY 1.3

Reading Stars Plus Green Band Pack £13.50

MY 1.6

MY 2.1

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Discover Reading Stars Achieve Phonics (part of Ransom’s ‘Learning to Read’ range) – a collection of 98 fully decodable books, specially designed to support the formal teaching of SSP to 7-14 year-olds.

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MY 2.0

MY 2.7

MY 2.8

MY 2.9

New phonics knowledge introduced very gradually, from the beginning of Letters and Sounds Phase 2 to the end of Phase 5 Free matching charts to align the books to the teaching sequences of many popular SSP programmes (including our own!)

Dyslexia friendly For more info, see our separate leaflet, head to our website, or get in touch...

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MY 1.4

Reading Stars Plus Orange Band Pack £13.50

Big!

By Daisy

MY 2.9

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Neutron Stars

Books individually £6.25 each 36 pages, full colour illustrations throughout

Ideal for supporting teens and adults with a reading age of 4-7, this is a progressive reading programme to develop reading skills.

4 phonics-based levels (based around Phases 2-5 of ‘Letter and Sounds’)

Neutron Stars Phonics Pack £75.00 (12 books – 1 of every title)

6 Book Band levels (Pink to Orange)

Neutron Stars Book Band Pack £112.50 (18 books – 1 of every title)

Neutron Stars Phonics Level 1 Pack £18.75

MY 0.7

MY 1.3

MY 1.1

Neutron Stars Phonics Level 3 Pack £18.75

MY+1.9

MY 2.5

MY+2.6

Neutron Stars Pink Band Pack £18.75

Neutron Stars Phonics Level 2 Pack £18.75

MY+2.2

MY 1.9

MY 3.8

MY 1.5

MY 2.0

Neutron Stars Blue Band Pack £18.75

MY 1.5

Neutron Stars Green Band Pack £18.75

MY 2.3

MY 2.0

Neutron Stars Red Band Pack £18.75

Neutron Stars Yellow Band Pack £18.75

MY 1.6

MY 2.1

Neutron Stars Phonics Level 4 Pack £18.75

MY 1.1

MY 1.5

Books for 13 to Adult

General fiction and non-fiction for those learning the basics of reading

MY 2.2

MY 2.6

MY+1.8

Neutron Stars Orange Band Pack £18.75

MY 1.6

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MY 2.9

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Books for 13 to Adult

Really low level, gritty reads

Dark Man

Books individually £4.99-£5.99 each Peter Lancett 36-48 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

Follow the mysterious Dark Man’s fight against evil...

Acclaimed around the world, this atmospheric series is renowned for engaging reluctant readers aged 13-adult with a reading age of 5-8. Sets 1 and 2 are lower level reads, while Sets 3 and 4 are higher, offering progression.

There are also plays which are ideal for engaging small reading groups.

“I can only recommend you try these very innovative books for yourself.”

Kate Brown, SENCO

Book Band: Dark Man books are Orange, Turquoise, Purple and Gold Band

Dark Man Complete Pack £167.77

A Dark Man book is this thick!

(30 books – 1 of every title)

DARK MAN SET 1 £29.94 (Six Books)

MY+1.6

MY+1.4

MY+1.7

MY+1.7

MY+1.9

MY+2.1

MY+1.7

MY+2.3

MY+2.5

MY+2.4

MY+2.8

MY+2.9

MY+3.4

MY+2.9

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DARK MAN SET 2 £29.94 (Six Books)

MY+2.0

MY+1.8

DARK MAN SET 3 £35.94 (Six Books)

MY+2.6

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MY+2.8

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DARK MAN SET 4 £35.94 (Six Books)

UY 3.3

UY 3.0

UY 3.5

UY 3.1

UY 3.3

UY 3.3

MY+2.4

MY+2.1

MY+2.6

MY+2.2

DARK MAN THE PLAYS £35.94 (Six Books)

MY+1.8

MY+1.7

Books for 13 to Adult

Really low level, gritty reads

Steve Sharp Great for readers aged 13 and above with a reading age of 5-7, this series follows Steve Sharp, a private detective trying to do the right thing in a world of organised crime. Designed to be read in sequence, the white text on black paper is ideal for dyslexic readers.

Book Band: Steve Sharp books are Orange and Turquoise Band

Steve Sharp Complete Pack £35.94

A Steve Sharp book is this thick!

(6 books – 1 of every title)

MY+1.2

Books individually £5.99 each H. L. Dube 36 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

MY+1.3

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MY+1.8

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MY+1.8

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Books for 13 to Adult

Quick stories told with pace and style

Shades

Books individually £5.99 each 64 pages, black and white throughout

Ideal for reluctant readers aged 13 and above, with a reading age of 9-10, who are looking for the excitement of a great story, but find longer novels too daunting.

The books cover a variety of genres, and are roughly 6,000 words each. There are also three short story collections – ‘Shades Shorts’.

Book Band: Shades books are Grey Band and Shades Shorts books are Brown Band

Shades Complete Pack £149.75

A Shades book is this thick!

(25 books – 1 of every title)

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UY 3.8

UY 4.6

UY 3.1

UY 3.4

UY 4.8

UY 4.9

UY 3.5

UY 3.7

UY 3.5

UY 3.6

UY 3.8

UY 3.7

UY 3.0

UY 3.7

UY 5.2

UY 3.5

UY 3.2

UY 4.0

UY 4.2

UY 4.7

UY 3.3

UY 4.3

UY 4.3

UY 3.7

UY 4.4

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Sharp Shades

Sharp Shades Complete Pack £95.84

Shorter versions of some of the Shades titles (opposite), as well as some different titles.

Perfect for readers aged 13 and above who want an even quicker read, these ‘sharper’ versions are roughly 3,000 words each, with a larger font and illustrations. They have a slightly lower reading age of 8-9.

Books individually £5.99 each 64 pages, black and white illustrations throughout

(16 books – 1 of every title)

Book Band: All Sharp Shades books are Lime Band

UY 2.6

UY 2.8

UY 2.9

MY+3.2

UY 3.8

UY 2.7

UY 3.7

UY 3.2

UY 2.9

UY 2.7

UY 2.6

UY 2.2

UY 3.3

UY 4.4

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Scarred Lions

Rudi and Steven have found YouTube fame as ‘The Vidiots’. But are their new plans going too far? A gripping title for teens with a reading age of 10 years.

When Buyisiwe is forced to move to Africa, to live with the father he’s never met, he discovers a scarred lion is on the prowl... Great for able-but-reluctant teen readers.

£6.99 Fanie Viljoen 108 pages, black and white throughout

£7.99 Fanie Viljoen 176 pages, black and white throughout

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MY+3.6

Books for 13 to Adult

Quick stories told with pace and style

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Books for 13 to Adult

Quick stories told with pace and style

Breakouts

Books individually £6.99 each 64 pages, black and white throughout

These short chapter books are ideal for teens with a reading age of 10, who are ready for a more challenging read, but not a full length novel.

From hauntings and horror to shark attacks and mysteries, each of these modern adventures is a quick win.

“I’m so pleased my son’s school showed him these books.

They’ve really helped build his confidence with reading.”

Chris Walker, Parent Book Band: Breakouts books are Lime, Brown, Grey, and Dark Blue Bands

Breakouts Complete Pack £55.92

A Breakouts book is this thick!

(8 books – 1 of every title)

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MY 3.2

MY 4.1

MY 4.1

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UY 4.4

MY 4.0

MY 5.4

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Vampire Dawn Books individually £5.99 each Anne Rooney 80 pages, black and white throughout

A fresh take on the vampire genre that is suitable for reluctant readers aged 13 and above with a reading age of 9.

These books cleverly mix the contemporary world of YouTube and smartphones with traditional vampires.

“Great, snappy reads... I can’t imagine many teens who wouldn’t love a brief trip to the word of Vampire Dawn.”

After ‘Die Now or Live Forever’ the books can be read in any order.

Books for 13 to Adult

Quick stories told with pace and style

An Awfully Big Blog Adventure Book Band: All Vampire Dawn books are Lime Band

Vampire Dawn Complete Pack £41.93

A Vampire Dawn book is this thick!

(7 books – 1 of every title)

MY+3.7

MY+4.5

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Books for 13 to Adult

Uplifting, warm and romantic reads

Promises These quick reads are ideal for teens with a reading age of 6-8.

The upbeat stories feature everyday life, friendship and love from a range of perspectives and cultures.

Promises Complete Pack £59.90 (10 books – 1 of every title)

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Books individually £5.99 each 64 pages, black and white throughout, some are illustrated

Book Band: Promises books are Green, Orange, Turquoise, Purple and Gold Band A Promises book is this thick!

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The Microwave Shakespeare

Books individually £6.99 each Stephen Rickard, Jill Atkins, Barbara Catchpole 60 pages, illustrated in black and white

Designed for students aged 12 and above with a reading age of 8-9, these books are great for getting all students comfortable with a play before they study the original – and for reluctant readers who would find the original version too daunting. Retold as pacey narratives in the present tense, the books use lots of dialogue to recreate the experience of actually watching the play.

Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s key plays in an easily digestible form

Faithful to the original plot Stories presented in the period of the play but with modern, colloquial language Memorable quotations from the original worked into the text and marked in italics (to help exam crammers!)

Visual information to help readers get to grips with the plot and key characters

The Microwave Shakespeare Complete Pack £62.91

“A brilliant introduction to the play...

This is a book that captures the excitement, intrigue and sheer visceral power of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Spread the word.”

Teach Secondary (on Macbeth) Book Band: All The Microwave Shakespeare books are Brown Band A Microwave Shakespeare book is this thick!

(9 books – 1 of every title)

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As well as accessing the books, you can create individual logins for your students, allocate titles to their accounts, and receive reports on their reading progress.

Whether you’re a teacher or a student, on a computer or a tablet, Ransom Online is smooth to set up and simple to use.

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On top of the books you’ve subscribed to, we’ll stock your platform with free additional content, like workbooks to support the titles, CPD materials, etc.

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Our plans for the future include everything from audio features to interactive quizzes at the end of a book. In other words, Ransom Online is only going to get better and better.

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KS3/4 Reluctant and Struggling Readers Digital Library Subscription

(All the books from our ‘Reluctant and Struggling Readers’ range that are suitable for readers aged 7-11.)

(All the books from our ‘Reluctant and Struggling Readers’ range that are suitable for readers aged 11-16.)

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Yes! A one-stop shop for all your literacy needs, the following subscriptions are also available for Ransom Online (all from our ‘Learning to Read’ range).

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