STRUGGLING READERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
HI-LO FOR 7–11s
Create a vibrant, inclusive reading culture in your school
For over 25 years, Barrington Stoke has been pioneering super-readable, accessible books, each expertly designed and edited to counter difficulties including dyslexia and visual stress, and to support those falling behind. Our wide range of high-quality shorter texts by bestselling and award-winning authors engages and entertains readers, broadens vocabulary, develops fluency and boosts confidence, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to develop a love of reading.
Award-winning authors ensure well-written texts
Short providechapters plenty of rest breaks
Age-appropriate stories matched to the age of the reader not their reading level
Shorter length allows readers to build stamina and confidence
Expert editing ensures a smoother read that still challenges the reader
Off-white, heavier paper helps reduce visual stress
Accessible layouts and spacing
comprehension and break up the text
Unique dyslexiafriendly font makes reading easier
Great design and enticing covers make the books instantly appealing
Each of our high-interest, low-ability books are given a reading age to help you match the right book to each pupil.
For 9+ readers
The Interest Age refers to the actual age of the reader.
READING AGE 6
The Reading Age refers to the text’s level of difficulty, based on our specialist language edit. Visit our website to see sample spreads from each level.
Engaging, highly-illustrated super-short stories, designed to support seriously struggling readers aged 7+.
Key features
• Approx. 400 words; 32 pages
• Super-readable features, spacious layout and special font
• Medium paper tint to support readability and reduce visual stress
• Illustrated in full-colour on every page
• Engaging titles with accessible plot and language
• Popular authors including Michael Rosen, Cornelia Funke and Michael Morpurgo
Sample spread from Boing Boing
illustrated
Medium paper tint
Short, manageable chapters hook readers from the first page, while the longer wordcount allows them to get into their stride and build confidence and stamina.
Key features
• Approx. 3,000 to 7,000 words; 64 – 96 pages
• Super-readable features, spacious layout and special font
• Medium paper tint to support readability and reduce visual stress
• Highly illustrated in black and white
• Popular, big name authors include Anne Fine, Malorie Blackman, Gill Lewis, Michael Morpurgo and Tanya Landman
Sample spread from The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh’s Lunch
Highly illustrated
Medium paper tint
Super-readable historical non-fiction, packed with facts and diagrams to support key topics and perfect for reluctant readers.
Key features
• Approx. 7000 to 8,500 words; 88 – 104 pages
• Super-readable features, spacious layout and special font
• Highly illustrated in black and white
• Medium paper tint to support readability and reduce visual stress
• Blue Peter Book Award-winning non-fiction author Explore
spread from What it was like to be an Ancient Maya
Our core hi-lo range comes from the very best children’s authors and offers a diverse range of characters, topics and genres to captivate and entertain even the most reluctant readers in mid–upper primary.
Key features
• Approx. 7,500 – 15,00 words; 64 – 152 pages
• Super-readable features, spacious layout and special font
• Medium paper tint to support readability and reduce visual stress
• Varying levels of black and white illustration
• Critically acclaimed writers including Catherine Johnson, Lucy Strange, Tom Palmer, Bali Rai, Lisa Thompson, Ross Montgomery and Serena Patel
Sample spread from The Boy at the Window Varying illustration
paper tint
HUMOUR
HISTORY EMPATHY SPORT
Tom Palmer’s World War novels
Help more confident readers take the next step with our range of longer, more challenging fiction. Tom Palmer’s multi-award-winning historical stories are written to spark curiosity and foster empathy.
School Spelling Dictionary
NEW EDITION Browse the Tom Palmer collection
The internationally bestselling tool to support writing and spelling, allowing pupils to search for words by the way they sound.
Key features
• Accessible dyslexia-friendly layouts
• An alphabet across the top of the page to aid searching
• Short descriptors for homophones and other easily-confused words
• Support with verbal inflections and comparative and superlative adjectives
The best children’s book I’ve read yet about the Holocaust
Super-accessible and easy to use … allows kids to work independently or with a TA supporting them to find words SENCO & TEACHER
TIM ROBERTSON, CEO ANNE FRANK TRUST, ON AFTER THE WAR
Whole class reads for the inclusive classroom
Ensure a rich reading experience in the classroom and encourage reading for pleasure with top-quality short novels from award-winning writers.
This internationally bestselling dictionary allows the student to search for words the way they sound and empowers them to write what they want to write.
Key features
• Captivating short novels that everyone in the class can access, discuss and enjoy
• Expertly written with short, punchy chapters, making them easy to slot into the timetable
• Wide range of themes and interests
• FREE accompanying discussion guides available for many of our books, perfect for developing comprehension skills
• Authors include classroom favourites Catherine Johnson, Lucy Strange, Tom Palmer and Phil Earle
Get 30% off 30 copies of ANY of our books! Contact your local Collins rep to order* *30 copies of the same title only
Short novels perfect for guided reading
Our books help to support targeted reading development, providing enjoyable and accessible reads for pupils at every stage of their reading journey.
Key benefits
• Confidence building: short chapters and word counts make finishing a book an achievable challenge
• Inclusive: super-readable font and design helps ALL pupils to enjoy a smooth reading experience
• Top quality: well-known authors help less confident readers to be part of the school’s reading community
Free reading for pleasure activities
Help pupils to connect with the story and develop their creative skills and reading identity with our free activity sheets.
• Topical creative activities help to embed understanding of the story
• Prompts encourage students to connect with characters and themes
• Blend of flexible 5-minute activities or longer whole-class projects
• Suggestions for further research to encourage engagement
• Attractive, super-readable design perfect for print-outs
Join the
A new reading for pleasure initiative from HarperCollins to help primary schools cultivate a thriving reading culture. Access free materials, including:
• Classroom activities
• Online events
• Author videos
• Tailored booklists and recommendations
• Expert insights and key research
Young Editors Scheme
Teacher toolkit
We offer FREE toolkits for teachers and librarians containing display materials, year-group based recommendations, themed lists and much more.
To claim yours, get in touch at: barringtonstokeschools@harpercollins.co.uk
• Read unpublished manuscripts for free with the whole class or smaller groups
• Upload feedback and download certificates for everyone taking part
• Promotes reading confidence and engagement
Inspire your students with the opportunity to read, edit and shape our upcoming books!
A brilliant scheme in which the reluctant readers themselves become editorial consultants BOOKTRUST
Barrington Stoke are A-MAZ-ING! They understand their readers and ensure stories, while short, are entertaining and high quality. They make reading accessible to all!
PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
Get in touch
We’re always happy to help and can provide tailored recommendations and advice according to your needs. We can also offer schools discounts when purchasing in bulk. Contact us in the following ways: Or, contact your local Collins rep
Call or email Barrington Stoke: barringtonstokeschools@harpercollins.co.uk 0131 392 9400
