Dyslexia Friendly Books
Run Wild by Gill Lewis
Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict buildin...
View full detailsGo! Go! Chichico!
Chichico has everything he needs to be a top footballer - apart from a pair of boots! A little football story with a big heart from a top author. C...
View full detailsThe Castle in the Field by Michael Morpurgo
A great countryside tale. Chris, Lisa and Tom spend their days in their secret hide-out in the Castle, an old WWII pill-box. But the Castle is on O...
View full detailsThe Greatest
Great sporting title, packed with facts about Muhammad Ali. When Ali's bike is stolen by a local bully, he turns to the story of Muhammad Ali for i...
View full detailsDream On
A warm and witty football tale from teen favourite Bali Rai. Baljit works in his dad's chippy but dreams of football stardom. When the chance of a ...
View full detailsMary's Hair
Mary loathes her big, curly, bushy hair and so she chops it all off...and she looks fantastic! Well, at least she thinks so. But her mammy is not c...
View full detailsSpitfire
Greg is only happy when he's active - on the pitch or on his phone, it doesn't matter. But as soon as training's over or his host parent Steve take...
View full detailsThe Tiger on His Back
Sofia Drake wants a tattoo - a tattoo all of her own, where her parents won't see it. And when she's introduced to Sol Marks, a genius young tattoo...
View full detailsLetting Go by Cat Clarke
When Agnes made a promise to her girlfriend Ellie, she thought they would be together forever. One year later, Agnes is keeping that promise and it...
View full detailsA Most Peculiar Toy Factory
Shadows of teddy bears flit across windows. Dolls whisper behind closed doors. Something has gone very wrong at Hoggle's Happy Toys. But five years...
View full detailsFive Ways to Make a Friend by Gillian Cross
It's Ella's first day at her new school and that can only mean one thing: making new friends. But the challenge is even tougher than Ella thought, ...
View full detailsWorld Burn Down by Steve Cole
Carlos's mother works for IBAMA, Brazil's Environmental Authority. As head of a specially trained task force, her role is to protect the Amazon fro...
View full detailsStay A Little Longer by Bali Rai
Aman's dad is gone, leaving her feeling lost and alone. She struggles to talk about it, but it's a fact and he isn't coming back. When a lovely man...
View full detailsRace to the Frozen North: The Matthew Henson Story by Catherine Johnson
Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, and offered him a chance at true adventure. ...
View full detailsThe Disconnect by Keren David
Could you disconnect from your phone for six weeks? An eccentric entrepreneur has challenged Esther's year group to do just that, and the winners w...
View full detailsOwen and the Soldier by Lisa Thompson
Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award 2020 A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park. Only Owen understands how important he is. ...
View full detailsWhite Eagles by Elizabeth Wein
Summer 1939. With Europe on the brink of war, eighteen-year-old Kristina Tomiak has been called up to join the White Eagles, Poland's valiant air f...
View full detailsAlbert Johnson and the Buns of Steel by Phil Earle
Albert's dad needs help in the family bakery, but all his son can think about is sport. So he builds a machine like no other: the Doughmaster 5000....
View full detailsRespect: The Walter Tull Story by Michaela Morgan
Tully and his brother don't have much. But they do have each other. And Tully has an amazing talent. Football. But when the First World War begins,...
View full detailsClever Cakes by Michael Rosen
It pays to be able to think on your feet, especially if you're about to be eaten alive or cheated out of a valuable prize! And in these hilarious c...
View full detailsOwn Goal by Paul Stewart
2-1 with minutes to go: Dale Juniors are about to win the schools' cup final - until Scott foots the ball into his own team's goal. But letting dow...
View full detailsHat-Trick by Paul Stewart
Danny, Scott, Jack and the rest of the Dale team are gearing up for a hat-trick in their last ever town cup competition. But the boys have moved to...
View full detailsTeamwork by Paul Stewart
Dale Juniors are three-time winners of the Langton Town football cup, but they're about to face a whole new challenge: a charity match against the ...
View full detailsNappy the Pirate Baby by Alan MacDonald
Captain Sprat and his pirate crew love nothing more than lazing around on the deck of the Salty Herring. Until one day, a strange wailing noise sha...
View full detailsThe Royal Rebel: The Life of Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh by Bali Rai
Rebel, Princess, Suffragette: this is the incredible true story of the life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a forgotten heroine of the early twent...
View full detailsThe Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy
Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area ...? Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its telepo...
View full detailsThe Girl with her Head in the Clouds: The Amazing Life of Dolly Shepherd by Karen McCombie
When sixteen-year-old Dolly Shepherd is offered the chance to take to the sky in a hot-air balloon, there's no way she's going to turn it down. Eve...
View full detailsAfter the War: From Auschwitz to Ambleside by Tom Palmer
"The best children's fiction book I've yet read about the Holocaust" - Tim Robertson, CEO Anne Frank TrustSummer 1945. The Second World War is fin...
View full detailsThe Humiliations of Welton Blake by Alex Wheatle
Welton Blake has done it! He's asked out Carmella McKenzie - the best-looking girl in school - and she's only gone and said yes!But just as he thin...
View full detailsThe Beach Puppy by Holly Webb
Ruby's dad has arrived home with a wonderful surprise - Coco the sausage dog puppy! And when the family go on holiday to the seaside, of course Coc...
View full detailsSwan Song by Gill Lewis
Excluded from school, Dylan is forced to move to a tiny village in Wales where his grandad lives. With no Xbox or internet, life is looking prett...
View full detailsThe Great (Food) Bank Heist by Onjali Q. Rauf
Written with great empathy and Rauf's trademark humour, The Great (Food) Bank Heist is a moving story that gives a child's-eye view of the increasi...
View full detailsKeeper by Alan Gibbons
New boy Shane Logan has a temper, but he's also a talented goalie. When Peter and his friends invite Shane to join their football team, he delivers...
View full detailsThe Small Things by Lisa Thompson
Anna's anxious when she's picked to befriend the new girl in her class. For a start, Ellie is ill and can't come to school herself. So Anna has to ...
View full detailsArctic Star by Tom Palmer
Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer returns with a thrilling naval adventure inspired by the incredible history of the Second World War Arctic co...
View full detailsKnow My Place by Eve Ainsworth
A teenager's longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the fo...
View full detailsThe Beast of Harwood Forest by Dan Smith
What's hiding in Harwood Forest?When Pete, Nancy and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp for a school trip, they're in for an adventure - just not the ...
View full detailsThe Climbers by Keith Gray
In this compelling story of teenage rivalry and friendship, award-winning author Keith Gray captures the subtle agonies and reality of life growing...
View full detailsTea Party Parade by Nick Sharratt
Today's the day - it's the tea party parade! The kids are in their costumes and the teachers are marching too. Teacups are twirling, cake slices ar...
View full detailsThe Tide Singer by Eloise Williams
In the wake of a tempest hitting her town, Morwenna is left to take care of a stranger washed ashore. The storm is just another of many that have...
View full detailsBlossom by Laura Dockrill
Blossom has grown up surrounded by the beautiful plants and flowers from her family's market stall. The stall was started by her grandparents, Tutu...
View full detailsPride and Prejudice: A Retelling by Laura Wood
Witty, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet has no desire for a marriage of convenience. And when she meets the handsome, wealthy Mr Darcy, her opinion o...
View full detailsGoodfellows by Tom McLaughlin
A case of mistaken identity leads to unintentional criminal activity when a dream family holiday goes terribly wrong in this punny comedy caper fro...
View full detailsThe Raven Riddle by Vashti Hardy
Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. And now there's someone new on the tea...
View full detailsThe Mermaid in the Millpond by Lucy Strange
History and myth entwine in this atmospheric tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy....
View full detailsBruno and Frida by Tony Bradman
East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across eastern Germany, Bruno and his mother must flee i...
View full detailsFagin's Girl by Karen McCombie
Orphan Ettie Shaw is penniless and homeless on the streets of London when she is spotted by her older brother Joe. Joe has fallen in with a notor...
View full detailsSong of the River by Gill Lewis
Times are tough for Cari and her mum. A violent storm has flooded the valley where they live, destroying their home and cafe business. Things see...
View full detailsDyslexia Friendly Books
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects reading and spelling, often including the individual's awareness of language patterns, verbal memory, and processing speed. Therefore, reading can be difficult for a dyslexic person, which can often result in people with dyslexia being reluctant readers. Whether you're shopping for yourself or a family member, here at Book2Door, we have a wide range of books that are more accessible to dyslexic readers.
Barrington Stoke Books
Barrington Stoke Publishers focuses on providing more accessible books for dyslexic and reluctant readers. They have published books written with dyslexic and reluctant readers in mind by fantastic authors such as Malorie Blackman, Nick Sharratt, Tom Palmer, and so many more. This Scottish-based publishing company has been responsible for encouraging children of all ages and abilities to get into reading, helping every child experience the joy of reading and the feeling of getting lost in a book. Barrington Stoke is driven to provide books that match a child's age and not their reading level. Aiming to keep their interest whilst they gradually improve over time. The books are expertly edited to ensure comprehension and accessibility, with shorter novels helping the reader build their confidence.
There is an excellent range of books available from Barrington Stoke for a wide range of ages. For ages 7-9-year-olds, check out this fantastic five-book collection by Tom Palmer. This set features World War-based fiction stories D-Day Dog, Over the Line, After the War, Armistice Runner, and Arctic Star. These stories have gained popularity since their release due to Palmer's unique exploration of World War narratives.
For fans of Stranger Things and The Goonies, check out The Crooked Oak Mysteries Series by Dan Smith. This three-book collection features thrilling unexplainable mysteries that this group of friends tries to solve. The series is printed in a dyslexia-friendly font and on yellow paper which makes it more accessible. This series is excellent for 7-9-year-olds who are fans of sci-fi and horror.
For more Barrington Stoke books, check out our Barrington Stoke page! We also have a blog page, great books for dyslexic readers, to help point out some titles for your little readers.
Books about Dyslexia
Whether you have recently been diagnosed or want to learn more about it to help a loved one, we've got a wide range of books to make it a little easier for you. For children and tweens, check Dyslexia and Me by Amy Rainbow, a dyslexia specialist. Perfect for helping children understand the difficulty and what techniques could help them in school, exams, daily life, and mindfulness activities.
For advice and information for adults with dyslexia, check out Kate Grigg's This is Dyslexia: The definitive guide to the untapped power of dyslexic thinking and its vital role in our future. Griggs is CEO of the charity Made by Dyslexia and is driven to help people understand the advantages and disadvantages of dyslexia, reframing it into strengths rather than weaknesses.
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