New Releases by Jonny Zucker

Kid Force 3 are Jayden, Layla and Caleb. They aren''t regular kids, they''re super kids - each with an amazing superhero power. In this adventure, Dr Vlogger has taken over control of all electrical gadgets, and wants to take over the world. Kid Force 3 fly out to put in bug in his plans. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to encourage children''s reading development. This series is suitable for guided reading with children aged 5+, and contains accessible storylines in a familiar setting with science fiction themes. It can also be used with older, independent readers who have low reading confidence or who are struggling to enjoy books.

Kid Force 3 are Jayden, Layla and Caleb. They aren''t regular kids, they''re super kids - each with an amazing superhero power. In Toxic Cookie Monster a bad bag of cookies turns a teacher into a monster, and Kid Force 3 have to save the town from her chocolate chip craving. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. This series is suitable for guided reading with children aged 5+, but also for older readers with low reading confidence or struggling to enjoy books.

The Thrills and Chills collection includes 9 texts that provide children with the perfect foundation for practising the 10 comprehension strategies in Project X Comprehension Express. The collection covers highly-engaging fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

Keesha and Nick have two big problems:1. Their favourite park might be closing.2. Monsters have moved in next door!Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongsideillustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so it''s easy to match every child to the right book - one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with children''s reading development is also available at ahref="https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/"www.oxfordowl.co.uk/a.

With 35 hilarious novels, short stories, anthologies and comics, TreeTops Chucklers has something for everyone. Guaranteed to make reading a pleasure!Fantastic award-winning authors, funny stories and amusing artwork to make children laughPerfect for convincing even the most reluctant readers that reading is funGreat way to extend your high achieversA variety of text types, including comics, perfect for engaging reluctant readers

Jack is spending his summer working and staying at a remote farm with a farmer named Mr Jenson, his wife Mrs Jenson, and their daughter, Poppy. He enjoys the work but starts noticing that the Jensons are strange; they go out in the middle of the night and disappear for hours, and spend much time in their locked attic. After investigating, Jack discovers the Jensons are an advance party of aliens, and are preparing to welcome a huge number of alien craft carrying an alien invasion force. Jack has limited time to repel the invaders and expose the Jensons. But on the farm nothing is as it seems, and even the gorse bushes have eyes.Graphic Toxics are a series of highly illustrated graphic fiction for reluctant reader who are encouraged to read by fast-paced, adventure stories.The Falling is ideal for reluctant readers aged 8- 12 with a reading age of 6 - 7.

Ever wondered what it would be like to live in the wilderness with little food and water or to try and make friends with a lion? In this book you''ll meet Bear Grylls, Kellie Nightlinger and a host of other wildlife and survival experts. Read about their adventures, learn their techniques and pick up skills that could save your life! Famous Faces is a fantastic series of non-fiction books for struggling readers. It is comprised of eight titles, all written especially for pupils who have a lower reading age than their chronological age, and all designed to be fun and attention-grabbing. The series is pitched at 11-14 year olds with a lower reading age of just 9-10, and each title has a length of roughly 1600-1800 words. The books are packed full of engaging images, fantastic facts and fun layouts. Each chapter is short so struggling readers aren''t daunted by the amount of text.

Miles is a member of the Royal Protection Hub. His job is to protect the Royal family. When Princess Helena and Miles are both kidnapped and locked in a high-tech vault, Miles uncovers a cunning and dangerous plot. But it seems the kidnappers are not after money. At least not yet. Miles must use all his skills to outwit the kidnappers and save the princess''s life.Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker''s Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers'' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!

Nico finds himself with five other kids - all his age. None of them can remember anything from their past. Then they are told by multi-billionaire Jensen Hazard that they are now part of his Academy - and that three of them are human and the other three are robots. But only Hazard knows which is which. It seems that Hazard is trying to pit robots against humans, but why is he doing this? Nico struggles to find out - but is he a robot or a human?Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker''s Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers'' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!

It''s 2066 and football has changed. Players now wear lightweight body armour. Logan Smith wants to play for the best local team - Vestige United. Their players are fantastic, but Logan thinks that the team has a dark secret. He decides to go undercover to try to discover their secret.Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker''s Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers'' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!

After stumbling across a Gladiator Arena that''s trapped in time, Chance and Kay are caught and trained as gladiators. When their escape attempts fail, they''re forced to fight a mythical half-wolf, half-lion beast. Will they be able to defeat this monster? And what will happen when the beast escapes into the streets of modern day Rome?Gladiator Revival is part of the Toxic series, published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist publisher for reluctant and struggling readers. The Toxic books offer exciting, shorter stories (just 48pp each) for readers who may find longer books too daunting, but who still want fast-paced, adventure stories.Gladiator Revival is ideal for reluctant readers aged 9-12 with a reading age of 8-11.

Leo''s football skills are...well let''s just say he''s not his team''s star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him! In Hottest Shot, Leo is transported to Geoff Hurst''s past where he is given shooting tips by the England World Cup winner himself! Leo has to learn fast, because before he''s ready he has to help Geoff beat West Germany at the 1966 World Cup Final. A fantasy football tale from another dimension! This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can''t put down.

Leo''s football skills are...well let''s just say he''s not his team''s star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him! In Driving Force, Leo is transported to Steven Gerrard''s childhood home in Liverpool where he is given tips on how to drive an attack forward. Leo has to learn fast, because before he''s ready he has to help Steven fight back against Milan in the 2005 Champions League Final - and Liverpool are 3-0 down! A fantasy football tale from another dimension! This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can''t put down.

Leo''s football skills are...well let''s just say he''s not his team''s star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him! In Free Kick Pro, Leo is transported to David Beckham''s past where he is given dead ball tips by the England legend himself! Leo has to learn fast, because before he''s ready he has to help David take his crucial free kick against Greece in 2001. It''s a last gasp chance for England to get to the World Cup Finals! A fantasy football tale from another dimension! This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can''t put down.

Leo''s football skills are...well let''s just say he''s not his team''s star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him! In Demon Dribbler, Leo is transported to Brazil where he is coached on a beach by Pelé, the world''s greatest football player. He picks up some skills, and then actually helps Pelé out in the 1970 World Cup Semi-Final. A fantasy football tale from another dimension! This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can''t put down.

AK is one of the best runners in his school and a shining athletics career beckons... until his dad''s job uproots the family from Kenya to cold, wet London. Now AK has no friends, no coach, nowhere to run, and a school bully to handle. But when the bully''s father, a washed-up runner, takes an interest in AK''s training, it might make all the difference to AK. Can he patch together a new life in England - and can he start to win again? Nominated for the Portsmouth Children''s Book Award, 2015, Running on a Patchwork of Earth is a compelling modern story of immigration, culture clash and the power of sport. Funny, exciting or a little bit spooky, Black Cats are fast-paced stories with short chapters and illustrations throughout - stepping stones to reading confidence.

Con tricks involve skill, cunning and lying. Read about the con man who ''sold'' the Brooklyn Bridge, the crooks who created a fake diamond field and the doctor who never went to medical school. Levelled by expert literacy consultant, Dee Reid, this set of ten books is designed for students aged 10-14 with a lower reading age of 8.5-9. Short sentences and different text types such as diagrams, tables and bullet points serve to break up the text and allow readers to absorb the information more readily, taking breaks when they are needed. The subject matter is varied just like the format, and students will enjoy reading about animals from around the world, cons, strange jobs, aliens in films and Greek mythology - to name a few.

Words can be incredibly powerful. Speeches by Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai and President John F. Kennedy, among others, made lasting impressions on people. They helped to change the world. Non-fiction is an excellent way to foster an interest in new subjects. This set of ten WOW! Facts presents a variety of unusual subjects such as hip hop stars, haunted houses, Formula 1, psychological experiments and lesser-known dinosaurs. And as enthusiasm grows for new interests, so doors are opened in terms of comprehension and reading ability too. Every book in this hi-lo set is aimed at readers of 10-14, but who have a reading age closer to 9-9.5.

Strikers tend to grab the headlines, but what about those midfield heroes who drive teams forward and score vital goals? Discover the world''s greatest midfield passers and assist makers. Find out what skills the best midfielders have and how both defensive and attacking midfielders regularly help their teams win massive matches, right up to the World Cup Final. This set of ten WOW! Facts books is aimed at readers aged 10-14 who have a much younger reading age of 7.5-8. There are a range of interesting subjects covered including Ice, Mystery Beasts, Amazing Animals of the Rainforest, How to Explore the African Bush, Sherlock Holmes, Daredevils, Fighter Planes, Midfield Heroes, The Secrets of Magic and Rock Bands. Amongst this variety, reluctant readers are guaranteed to find something to spark their interest and even encourage further reading.

Sixteen-year-old twins, Tyler and Indigo, are ''Unders''. They work for the ''Overs'', treated like dirt and forbidden to talk. But Tyler and Indigo share a secret, and also have a daring plan that will change all their lives forever. Our range of Teen Reads has an established reputation with both teachers and students in secondary schools. Teen Reads are visually appealing and age-appropriate for struggling teenage readers, helping to develop confidence and foster an interest in reading, whilst bridging the gap between more specialised books and full-length novels.The complete collection of 46 books has characters diverse in gender, sexuality, ethnicity and background to ensure they are relatable to a wide range of readers. Themes vary from horror and the supernatural to sci-fi, crime, adventure, family breakdown, relationships and moral conflicts.Accessible and appealing in equal measure, and with content to suit many different tastes, Teen Reads are an asset to any school library.

Frank and Gail are shocked to discover that some of their schoolmates have started stealing. It''s only the kids who take the bus to school and it''s totally out of character. Determined to get to the root of it, Frank and Gail investigate and are led to an old disused bus depot where they find the mastermind at the centre of the criminal operation. But have they left things too late? Graphic novels serve a number of needs. They encourage reluctant readers because of the high ratio of pictures to text and because they are viewed as a leisure activity rather than school work. In spite of this perception, pupils can learn a lot from them, such as the use of direct speech, the logical order in which to read text boxes and, of course, narrative forms. This brilliantly illustrated series of six books will excite and engage readers of about 11-13 who have a very low reading age of 6-7.

WOW Facts! are specifically written for struggling readers. Special Forces do the jobs other soldiers can''t do. They rescue hostages, storm buildings and go deep undercover. Units like the SAS are famous for their bravery and daring. But what is the history of these forces and might you have what it takes to join them?

Ignite II is a series of books written specifically for struggling readers. Twins Jenny and Felix feel left out when their dad gets a new girlfriend. Dad seems happy, but they notice Suzie seems a little unusual. On the night of a full moon, the twins notice Suzie''s hands are rather hairy, then there are reports of a werewolf on the common, could it be...?In the dangerous dark hours, will Jenny and Felix discover the truth of the wolf?

Full Flight non-fiction is a series of books for reluctant readers. Want to be on TV? Find out all about Stunt Artists and Escape Artists in this exciting guide to the world of Dangerous Stunts! From Bond movies to Martial Arts, Houdini to David Blaine, there''s something for everyone inside.

What was the greatest ever goal? Who scored the most goals in the history of the game? Which goal caused the most uproar? Jonny Zucker answers these questions and more in this guide to football''s most glamorous role. Read about all the greats, from Pele to Beckham, and discover how to become fantastic at getting the ball in the back of the net. Non-fiction is often an excellent way to engage those less motivated to read; it contains succinct chunks of information to grab attention and provoke discussion, and in turn, further reading. This hi-lo series is packed full of exciting non-fiction titles designed to interest and engage reluctant readers. Topics range from various popular sports, stunts and rides to more obscure topics such as the power of money and famous lies or cons.

What was the worst ever football defeat? What does the ''Back-Pass rule'' actually mean? What is ''The Scorpion'', and who was ''The Cat''? Jonny Zucker answers these questions and more in this guide to one of the game''s most vital and difficult roles. Read about all the greats, from Schmeichel to Banks, and discover how to become good in goal. Non-fiction is often an excellent way to engage those less motivated to read; it contains succinct chunks of information to grab attention and provoke discussion, and in turn, further reading. This hi-lo series is packed full of exciting non-fiction titles designed to interest and engage reluctant readers. Topics range from various popular sports, stunts and rides to more obscure topics such as the power of money and famous lies or cons.

Athletes have competed to be the fastest for thousands of years. Find out what it takes to be a great sprinter in this entertaining guide. The records and record-breakers await you in Sprinters! Non-fiction is often an excellent way to engage those less motivated to read; it contains succinct chunks of information to grab attention and provoke discussion, and in turn, further reading. This hi-lo series is packed full of exciting non-fiction titles designed to interest and engage reluctant readers. Topics range from various popular sports, stunts and rides to more obscure topics such as the power of money and famous lies or cons.

Sam and Liz are part of the Downhill Club. Their biggest rivals, Claytown Club, are determined to win the next race. Their captain, Rocky, will stop at nothing to make sure he''s first across the line.

Max Flash, maître de l’évasion et de la magie détonant, est de retour pour sa quatrième mission périlleuse. Le ministère des Affaires surnaturelles annonce à Max que le Venin du sorcier, un papyrus datant de l’Égypte antique, a été volé. D’après la légende, le papyrus possède le pouvoir de réveiller les morts, donc Max doit se préparer à une horrible bataille. Max réussira-t-il à vaincre les momies et à sauver le monde d’un danger de mort?