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Hi-Lo Readers

Check out our Literacy series below that are written with high interest, low-reading level content, and can be a valuable tool for supporting struggling readers in the classroom

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Fast Forward | High-interest, low-levelled literacy intervention | logo | Folens Literacy |

Fast Forward

Fast Forward has been developed for children in the middle and upper primary classes, who are experiencing difficulties with literacy. Suitable for ages 9-14 years. The books look "age-appropriate" in terms of design and size and will expose children to a range of text types. There are over 200 titles to choose from across levels 6-25 and can be bought individually or in packs. 

Find out more about Fast Forward

Collins Big Cat

Collins Big Cat

Collins Big Cat 

This Collins Big Cat series of 93 dual banded books with high-interest stories for children with lower vocabulary is designed to develop a child's fluency and comprehension. Age-appropriate illustrations go hand-in-hand with suitably levelled text to support and engage struggling readers.

Find out more about Collins Big Cat 

Raintree: Igor's Lab of Fear

Igor's Lab of Fear

Raintree: Igor's Lab of Fear

This Raintree series of 48 Hi-Lo books offers plenty of choice to engage reluctant readers. Featuring exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, right up to the final page! Each book is a spooky story from living shark fossils to creepy arcade games. These special editions have reduced level text suitable for a reading age of 6-7, but with an interest age of 8-14 years of age.

Key features include:

  • heart-stopping adventures that will tempt the most reluctant of readers
  • gripping action adventures with an ATOS level of 2.0 and below
  • illustrations bring the narrative to life
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Barrington Stoke

Barrington Stoke readers are high-quality fiction titles aimed at reluctant or dyslexic readers with reading ages of 7–12. A huge range of titles are available from well recognised and award-winning authors. 

Key features include:

  • available to purchase individually 
  • printed on buff (yellow) paper to aid dyslexic readers
  • abridged versions available

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