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.

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.

Here is a simple and delightful introduction to the Chinese New Year festival - suitable for even the very youngest child. Follow a family as they let off firecrackers, watch the amazing dragon dances and light their beautiful lanterns to celebrate the start of their New Year.

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!

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!

For hundreds of years, Atlantis has secretly traded with humans. But now their supply of gold has run out, and the fish people have resorted to kidnapping humans for large ransoms. Can Danny and his dad break into the legendary city, free the hostages, and get back to the surface before they run out of oxygen?

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.

FLEATECTIVES is a fact-packed, fast-paced detective series, filled with fun illustrations. Larva Town has been shaken by the disappearance of praying mantis, Mayor Glug. Sheriff Blatt is convinced that Glug has merely gone on a luxury insect cruise, but ace Fleatectives Buzz and Itch suspect foul play. Can they find the mayor before Larva Town descends into chaos? Peppered throughout with fun facts, this is perfect for young readers who enjoy the combination of fiction and non-fiction.

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.

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.

Full Flight non-fiction is a series of books for reluctant readers. 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

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. 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.

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? Badger''s popular Ignite series is comprised of two collections of ten books, Ignite I and Ignite II, both with a reading age of 7-8 and an interest age of 11-14. These exciting stories boast colour illustrations and cover a wide range of topics such as: alien menaces, a restaurant for monsters, werewolves, ghosts, real and robot dogs, sport, pirates, a WW1 donkey hero, chocolate wars and an intergalactic hamster.

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?

— Max, une île de l’océan pacifique a été submergée par un déferlement d’eau anormal. Nous pensons que des forces sinistres sont à l’oeuvre et nous voulons que tu mènes une enquête. — Une aventure sous-marine? Je suis partant! Max se demanda quel genre de redoutables créatures des profondeurs il allait croiser...

Meet Max, explosive escapologist and master magician! He can free himself from the tightest of chains and contort himself into the tiniest of spaces. When the top secret Department for Extraordinary Activity discovers that an evil computer game character has escaped from the Virtual world and is intent on causing chaos, they know the time has come for Max''s first mission. There are dangerous monsters to fight, and a perilous plot to foil: does Max have the special skills needed to save the day?

"Max is told that an island in the Indian Ocean has been flooded by a freak surge of water. The DFEA suspect sinister underwater forces are at work, and Max can''t wait to dive into his third mission"--

Max Flash, un incroyable maître de l’évasion et de l’illusion, part pour sa mission la plus rafraîchissante jusqu’à maintenant: en Antarctique. Le ministère des Affaires surnaturelles lui demande d’enquêter sur un signal de détresse lancé par un navire qui s’est retrouvé prisonnier de la glace et dont l’équipage s’est mystérieusement volatilisé. Serait-ce lié aux observations de créatures étranges dans le secteur? Tandis que les températures s’effondrent, Max parviendrat-il à déjouer un complot qui fait froid dans le dos et à sauver le monde d’un nouvel âge glaciaire mortel?

Max, exceptional escapologist and master magician, returns for another electrifying mission. Futuristic robots have been spotted at large on the streets of London, and the Department for Extraordinary Activity is sending Max to investigate. He must follow the robots back to their own world, where they are making their final preparations to wage war on humans. Can Max uncover the sinister cyborgs'' deadly state-of-the-art new weapon and save the world from total meltdown?

¿Te gustaría visitar el mundo de los monstruos? ¡Ahora puedes ir de intercambio! Conocerás a Max, del clan de monstruos Flamby. Mide casi dos metros y su piel es púrpura. Tiene tres orejas en forma de diamante a cada lado de la cabeza, trompa multiusos y siete dedos en cada pie. Pero es tierno y simpático, y, sobre todo, tremendamente divertido. Solo una pista más: ¡te sorprenderá su forma de saludar! El mundo de los monstruos es muy diferente. Tu experiencia de intercambio puede convertirse en una auténtica aventura. ¡Incluye dos relatos!

¿Te gustaría visitar el mundo de los monstruos? ¡Ahora puedes ir de intercambio! Conocerás a Voxy, del clan de monstruos Zorb. Es enorme y tiene cola, su pelaje es azul, su hocico tiene cuatro orificios y sus pies son descomunales. Pero es tierno y simpático, y, sobre todo, tremendamente divertido. Solo una pista más: ¡le encantan las hamburguesas de tierra! El mundo de los monstruos es muy diferente. Tu experiencia de intercambio puede convertirse en una auténtica aventura. ¡Incluye dos relatos!

Sir John Cane is holding the world''s first Knight Olympics, but is Sir John playing by the rules? It is up to Mary and Irwin to find out. A set of ten engaging stories for reluctant or struggling readers, with an interest age of about 7.5-8.5 and an interest age of 8-14. The books include an introduction to the characters and notable vocabulary, plus facts and questions at the back to encourage further reading and ensure that the text has been understood. Storylines include: dinosaurs coming to life, cloning, ghosts, a stolen gorilla, a mysterious garden, alchemy, the funfair from hell, a rat infestation and medieval Olympics.

The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 7 to 8, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader interest. Joe must run and win in the first ever Olympic games. Only a win will save Joe and Kat from becoming lion food!

The Ignite series of reading books, are for children and young adults aged 10 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 6 to 6.5, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader interest.Two sports mad aliens have come to Earth to show humans what alien sports are like. Tom and Tara suspect that these peace loving, sporty aliens may be hiding something.

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. Gav and Zoe meet Tye - he's from another world. Tye tells them about the Deciders Dimension, where it has been decided that Gav and Zoe will die! Together they must go to the Deciders Dimension and join the war between good and bad in a fight for their lives.