Really readable books for every child

Follow Molly as she sets off on a mathematical mystery. One day, she finds a mysterious envelope that leads her to discover that this world is not quite what it seems. This interactive book blends maths with puzzles and rich illustrations, providing loads of playful prompts for readers to engage with. Perfect for solo reading or solving together in groups – this book is a clever reinvention of reading!

This highly interactive non-fiction book takes readers through some of the most diverse environments across the world – however, there’s a twist! The book comes with a viewing glasses which, when held up to your eye, allows you to see three different versions of the same page: the environment, the animals you can spot during the day and the ones you can only see at night. Packed with beautiful illustrations and lots of fun facts, this book cleverly invites readers in!

Set in a near future, this cli-fi story follows Sparrow, a delivery person navigating a world polluted by 'the Reek'. In a world where the atmosphere has been toxically polluted, oxygen is a commodity and every second counts. This text is published by Barrington Stoke, meaning it has designed to be dyslexia friendly and really readable, but its fast-paced story is sure to have all readers hooked!

This novel in verse follows Nate, a 10-year-old who is separated from his best friend PS when they’re put into different classes. Now, PS and Nate feel distant, and PS’s new best friend is the school bully. The use of free verse adds to the emotional impact of this story, but also gives the book a real momentum, making it hard to put down. Please note, this book features scenes of bullying.

Expelled from school, Dylan is sent to stay with his grandad in a small fishing village far from his home. Over time, spending time on his grandad’s boat, Dylan starts to feel more at peace. But when the natural space he’s grown to love is threatened by a building site, he decides he has to act. This short book from Barrington Stoke is printed to be dyslexia-friendly, including tinted paper and accessible text. Please note, this book features scenes of violence.

Learn all about the lives of Vikings – travellers, traders, warriors and raiders! This illustrated non-fiction from Barrington Stoke features short chapters, each of which introduces you to a different aspect of Viking culture: their homes, ships, food and fearsome gods and goddesses.

This graphic novel follows Avery, whose only dream is to have a room of her own. However, she lives with her six siblings, which makes her life a big, noisy squish! This story about coming of age, family and friendships has clear text and bright illustrations, inviting readers into the Lee family from the very first page.

Lacey is constantly in trouble at school but her escape is piano, which helps her calm her quick temper and self-destructive tendencies. However, her only way to play is on a piano at a train station, which Lacey’s mother is not happy about. This Barrington Stoke title is designed to be dyslexia-friendly, and at just over 100 pages, it’s a short and sweet story bursting with empathy.

Join a trip around the world through things to eat! Combining illustrations, fun facts, history and recipes this book takes you to 26 different countries, including France, Russia, Brazil, Vietnam and more. We love this large format book, perfect for dipping in and out of – and trying a recipe or two!

This highly readable novel follows 10-year-old Mia Tang, a young girl who lives in a motel, juggling her dreams of being a writer with working on the motel’s front desk. We love Mia as a character, and this book is full of kindness, resilience and compassion. With super short chapters, it’s all too easy to want to read 'just one more' in a sitting. It’s also the first in a series – so readers have plenty to engage with! Please note, this book features scenes of racism and discrimination, bullying and police brutality.

This hilarious story from Barrington Stoke follows Marv, a fourteen-year-old who loves music and football. Life is easy – that is until Marv falls in love for the first time with the new girl at school, Carly, and is determined to show her how he feels. Whether you’re a big rom-com fan, or just want a funny, laugh-out-loud story, there’s a lot to love!

Dan Santat's graphic memoir takes us back to 1989 to his first trip away from home as a 13-year-old travelling to Europe. Dan's honest and humorous portrayal of life as a teenager, with all its worries and embarrassing moments, as well as its freedom and sense of adventure, will feel all too familiar to teens today. Accomplished artwork and layout help the reader to flow through this heart-warming story with ease. Please note, this book features scenes of underage drinking and smoking.