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Merlin has the power to shape the future – if the King doesn't kill him first. Action packed first instalment of a series plotting Merlin's journey from his youth to his mastery of magic. With a reading age of 8, it is particularly suitable for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers. Merlin has the power to shape the future – if the King doesn't kill him first. Action packed first instalment of a series plotting Merlin's journey from his youth to his mastery of magic. Merlin's always known that he is different – his mother tells him he is special and he makes the townspeople nervous, they think there is something odd about him. So, when Merlin is summoned by the King, he feels that this must be his time to fulfil some great destiny. But not even Merlin imagined that he would befriend a dragon and be entrusted to save the kingdom from the Saxons. Thrilling retelling of a classic myth. With a reading age of 8, it is particularly suitable for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.

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Alone in the house one night, four friends make up a ghost story. It's all fun and games until the messages start to appear. And as the shadows get darker and the ghost looms closer, soon come the accidents... The Ghostly Game is a spine-tingling tale of haunting messages and the possibility that ghosts may be very, very real. Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper with a dyslexia friendly font, The Ghostly Game is aimed at readers aged 11+ and has a manageable length (88 pages) and reading age (9+). Produced in association with reading experts at Catch Up, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

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First title in an action-packed trilogy from bestselling Chris Bradford. They say you can't outrun a bullet – what if you could stop one? Troy discovers an unusual ability when he's caught up in a terrorist attack. Exhilarating action meets heart-pounding suspense in the first title of this trilogy. They say you can't outrun a bullet – what if you could stop one? When Troy is caught up in a terrorist attack that takes the lives of his parents, he discovers an amazing power – bullets can't harm him. Soon he is recruited into a secret organisation where he meets Kasia, a girl with her own remarkable talent, and the two put their powers to use. Exhilarating action meets heart-pounding suspense in the first title of this trilogy.

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A twelve-book series of supernatural horror scares that will hook even the most reluctant readers. The Dark Hunter Mr Blood and his young assistants Edgar and Mary take on a series of terrifying mysteries, dealing with ghosts, vampires, werewolves and even weirder threats. In this tale Mr Blood and Edgar are enchanted by siren song - can Mary break the spell and free them? Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Dark Hunter encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers or those with English as an additional language aged 11+, at a manageable length (64 pages) and reading level (7+). This series can be read in any order. Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties. Book band: Lime Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

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Everyone has a power to harness at the S.P.E.A.R training academy but can Troy master his in time in this thrilling action-packed adventure from Bodyguard author Chris Bradford. When Troy is caught up in a terrorist attack that takes the lives of his parents, he discovers an amazing power – bullets can't harm him. With this secret uncovered he's soon recruited into a underground organisation where he meets Scarlet, a girl with her own remarkable talent, and the two put their powers to use… Exhilarating action meets heart-pounding suspense in this three-part novel.

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Would you stand in the line of fire? That's exactly what Troy has been doing as a member of super-skilled team SPEAR, taking bullet after bullet to protect the Mayor of Terminus City and his beautiful daughter Pandora. But Troy's abilities might not be as permanent as he thought, and the Judge and his 'freedom fighters' are becoming even more deadly. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 9+

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Exhilarating action meets heart-pounding suspense in this sequel to 2015's popular Bulletcatcher as Troy's adventure as a super-gifted member of SPEAR continues. A sure-fire favourite for Marvel fans and ideal for readers of Muchamore and Horowitz. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+ There's been no stop to the violence as the Army of Freedom terrorists continue their assault on Terminus City. Now a sniper is targeting key figures on the City Council and fear is at an all-time high. It's up to Troy and his team of bulletcatchers to protect the Mayor's daughter Pandora at all costs, but the danger seems to be everywhere and he's beginning to question what SPEAR have told him about his superpowers…Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+

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