Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources
specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers.
Through exciting and carefully levelled texts,
Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience.
This illustrated story is part of Slipstream LEVEL 1. The 300-word text
is levelled for readers with a reading age of 5-7, but its engaging
content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too.
All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley.
Zak and Jed are stunt bike riders. Dan comes to see their show.
He wants to be a stunt rider too. Zak and Jed do the exploding coffin trick. Everyone cheers! They are the best stunt riders in the world. But what is their secret?
As Odysseus fights to find his way back home after the long and brutal Trojan War, he has to endure harrowing ordeals and adventures, and come to terms with devastating losses. Storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden's graphic retelling breathes new life into this great classic.
In this page-turning new adventure series, nine-year-old secret agent Jack Stalwart travels the world in search of his lost brother while solving thrilling international crimes. The pulse-pounding adventures accompany fascinating geographical, cultural, and historical facts.
The eleventh in the dreadful Series of Unfortunate Events continuing the story of the Baudelaire orphans.
Read by Tim Curry. Listen if you dare!
Snicket’s saga about the charming, intelligent, and grossly unlucky Baudelaire orphans continues to alarm its distressed and suspicious fans the world over.
The eleventh book in this outrageous publishing effort features more than the usual dose of distressing details.
This is one chilling recording you would be better off without.
Written by the winner of the 2022 Children's & YA Jhalak Prize.
When Jack's grandpa gives him a magical jade coin, Jack finds himself caught in an ancient battle between good and evil. For he is the new Tiger Warrior, and it's up to him to save the world!
Luckily, Jack has the spirits of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac to help him. Tiger can harness the power of fire, Dragon can control water, Horse has lightning speed and the rest, well they're just happy to be out of the jade coin for a bit! But other ancient spirits want the power of the Chinese Zodiac for themselves...
With a brilliant cast of magical animal zodiac creatures, deadly demons and spine-tingling spirits, this series is for fans of Adam Blade and Percy Jackson.
The perfect gift for Christmas. Willow Valley is a very special place. Nestled in a hidden valley, trees of all shapes and sizes grew on the rolling green hills and pretty flowers dance in the meadows. Only the animals who live there know their way in and out, but they hardly ever want to leave because they're having too much fun ...especially now it's snowing!
A darkly twisted detective ghost tale, from the winner of the Guardian Children's Book Prize.
Davie travels his small town in search of a supposed murderer. But the landscape soon starts to blur into something dark and twisted.
He must make sense of the landscape, if he has any chance of finding answers. The people he encounters on his travels don't seem entirely real either. Then he meets the victim of the murder ... but, is he dead, or alive?
FIVE EXTRAORDINARY ORPHANS. ONE INCREDIBLE MYSTERY.
UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF THE WINTERBORNE HOME FOR VENGEANCE AND VALOUR
For readers who love the mystery of Robin Stevens and the mayhem of A Series of Unfortunate Events ...
When 11-year-old April joins a group of kids living at Winterborne Home she doesn't expect to be there for very long. But she soon learns that this home isn't like any of the others - especially when she unearths the secret of the missing-and-presumed-dead billionaire, Gabriel Winterborne, who is neither missing nor dead but is actually living in a basement lair, sharpening his swords and looking for vengeance.
Now that April knows Gabriel Winterborne is alive, she must turn to the other orphans to keep him that way. As a looming new danger threatens to take Gabriel down once and for all, they must use their individual talents to find a way to make sure this home for misfits isn't lost to them for ever.
Because at the Winterborne Home, nothing is what it seems, no one is who they say they are and nowhere is safe. And now a ragtag group of orphans must unravel the riddle of a missing heir, a supposed phantom and a secret key, all without alerting the adults of Winterborne House that trouble is afoot.
The first book in a captivating new series from the bestselling author of Gallagher Girls.
Join schoolgirl detectives Molly, Maria, Pippa and Sally for more mystery and glamour in Holly and Kelly Willoughby's final adventure set in a contemporary school for the Performing Arts.
Twin sisters Molly and Maria are first class detectives with a flair for uncovering adventure - there's no mystery too big for the Fitzfoster duo.
But, alongside their crafty clue-hunting, there's also the small matter of a school camping trip in the big outdoors. The girls are ready to roll up their sleeves but nothing could prepare the friends for what awaits them en France . . .
The sparkling finale to the much-loved contemporary detective series for fans of Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine.
This book is GLEE for 9+ and is perfect for fans of BALLET SHOES and MALLORY TOWERS.
Gooey and green - the ultimate team! Meet the Goozillas!
When Max accidentally sneezes himself into his World of Slime computer game, he comes face to face with the Goozillas that live there . . . the Goozillas that he created! This is going to be the best adventure EVER!
But all is not well in the World of Slime. The Goozillas are under attack from the cute-but-evil Sicklies, with their big eyes, soft fur, and deadly powers.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls . . . Get ready of the final showdown.
The competitors are warming up and getting in the slime zone. Yes, it's Goozillas versus Sicklies in the Battle of the Gunge Games. Who will triumph and win control of the World of Slime? Can the Sicklies really win a tug-of-war against the mighty Big Blob or will they have to resort to cheating (well, what do you think!)?
On the count of three, let the battle commence . . . one . . . two . . . three . . . it's Slime Time!!
Exciting adventures illustrated throughout in full colour. Perfect for young readers.
Full steam ahead for a MAGICAL adventure! When a magnificent steam train puffs into their lives, brother and sister Leo and Ella find themselves on an incredible journey to save the Kingdom of Izzambard. Evil Griselda has sent her mechanical moles to shut down the Crystal Caves, and fairy dust production is at an all-time low. Will Leo and Ella be able to help the hobgoblins re-open the caves, and bring magic back to the kingdom? What on earth is a mechanical mole? Hop on board to find out!
Enid Blyton brought bang up to date! Packed with humour, quirky illustrations, and striking typography, you won't be able to resist getting on board with The Secret Railway!
