New Releases by Jonny Zucker

Keesha and Carl must find a way to rescue their Dad and his fellow workers. They are trapped down a mine with no way out. This is an incredibly accessible series for reluctant readers - pitched at a low reading age of between 6 and 7. The First Flight collection offers a variety of different text types including fiction, non-fiction, plays and poetry, so is well placed to cater for many interests and abilities to absorb text. Stories range from shipwrecks, surfing and ghosts to monsters, robots and aliens on earth, plus non-fiction topics include rollercoasters, animals and the biggest lies ever.

Mr Blast teaches History in a very different way to other teachers. He takes you there! This is an incredibly accessible series for reluctant readers - pitched at a low reading age of between 6 and 7. The First Flight collection offers a variety of different text types including fiction, non-fiction, plays and poetry, so is well placed to cater for many interests and abilities to absorb text. Stories range from shipwrecks, surfing and ghosts to monsters, robots and aliens on earth, plus non-fiction topics include rollercoasters, animals and the biggest lies ever.

Atash and Gulnar are the star players on their schools basketball team. They are playing against Mayland and no matter how hard they try they just can't beat them, but are Mayland playing by the rules? Water Life Salima lives in a beautiful village in Ethiopia that is visited by a group of water engineers. They try to help her village with a new water supply. The new tap does not work, but Salima has an idea that may help. The Travellers series has the lowest reading level of all our reluctant reader collections - age 5-8. The stories are incredibly short - only 100-300 words each, and each book in the set of 14 titles contains 2-3 stories. Collecting the stories in this way gives more of an appearance of a 'real' book even though the stories are bite-sized, which helps to make the reader feel less self-conscious that they are reading something 'specialised'. The language level throughout this set of books is very low, and features such as short sentences, line spacing and illustrations help to create an encouraging experience for the reader.

Life for Nick is about to change when his favourite computer game character 'Dan Lash' crashes into the real world. This vibrant set of ten stories contains a range of action-packed content for reluctant readers, including predictive dreams, space and robot peril, computer games and cars coming to life, surfing, a haunted house, a jungle trek, and racing. These books are pitched at a low ability reading level of 7.5-8.5, but with content to engage readers anywhere between 8 and 14.

Six exciting and much-loved children''s classics sensitively adapted to enrich your junior pupils'' reading, with free Teaching Notes to support teaching of comprehension skills and strategies. These books have masses of boy and girl appeal and will introduce your readers to significant authorsfrom the past - a key part of the Literacy Strategy. In addition, the comprehension questions and teaching notes will help you to draw out and practice difficult comprehension strategies such as inference, empathy and deduction. Each book features 2 author biographies - one for the original authorand one for the TreeTops author. Plus, there are notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible.

The Runway series contains 12 books, each including 2-3 manageable stories on varying topics. The stories have very low word counts and a reading age of just 6-7, so are perfect for reluctant or struggling readers between 9 and 13 with a short attention span. The stories are set in varying environments, from schools and museums to streets, forests, haunted houses and space ships, and feature a wide range of people from different cultural backgrounds. Each story is illustrated, with a vocabulary page and questions at the back to further encourage engagement and understanding.

The Runway series contains 12 books, each including 2-3 manageable stories on varying topics. The stories have very low word counts and a reading age of just 6-7, so are perfect for reluctant or struggling readers between 9 and 13 with a short attention span. The stories are set in varying environments, from schools and museums to streets, forests, haunted houses and space ships, and feature a wide range of people from different cultural backgrounds. Each story is illustrated, with a vocabulary page and questions at the back to further encourage engagement and understanding.

When Stacey buys an old handbag at a thrift shop, it seems to magically supply her with just what she needs.

While looking for his running shoes before a race at school, fifteen-year-old Rex Jones is transported by his mysterious cell phone to the Olympics, where a strange man gives him a new pair of shoes just before he competes in the 100-meter final.

Fifteen-year-old Rex Jones and his friends Dave and Carl are transported by Rex''s mysterious cell phone onto a soccer team that is headed for the championships--if they can avoid being killed by a bully on the opposing team.

Rex is transported to the backstage of a cool new club.

Rex and his friends are sent to protect a bank''s vault.

Rex and his friends are sent into the path of a terrifying monster!

Rex Jones''s phone sends him to a spaceship high above Earth.

When Shelly tells the class that she was abducted by an alien, Dan does not believe her until the same alien abducts him.

Wood End are the worst team in the league. The coach is desperate and the team is depressed. Until one day, when a strange meeting in the school grounds leads to unexpected success. This is an incredibly accessible series for reluctant readers - pitched at a low reading age of between 6 and 7. The First Flight collection offers a variety of different text types including fiction, non-fiction, plays and poetry, so is well placed to cater for many interests and abilities to absorb text. Stories range from shipwrecks, surfing and ghosts to monsters, robots and aliens on earth, plus non-fiction topics include rollercoasters, animals and the biggest lies ever.

Keisha's MP3 player is the coolest thing ever, but it seems to have a mind of its own. First it flashes funny numbers, and then it seems to be stealing her thoughts. What's at the bottom of this high-tech mystery? Badger's Full Flight Girl Power is a series of 10 girl-centred stories aimed specifically at a female audience. They are reluctant readers with a reading age of 7.5-8.5 but include characters and storylines that would appeal to an interest age of 8-14. The female protagonists are relatable and the stories are varied and thoughtful, including issues surrounding friends, family and bullying, with narratives about snowboarding, judo, fashion, dance, rock climbing, mysteries and supernatural peril.

Rex and his friends are transported to a pirate ship.

Nick Jones was all set to win the skateboard competition. That is, until bully Dan Abbot stepped in and dashed his chances. With no board, Nick has no hope. And time is running out... This hi-lo series contains intriguing and stimulating content for reluctant readers aged 12-14 with a lower reading age of 7.5-8. Aptly named Dark Flight, this set of ten short novels contain such chilling topics as soul-sucking monsters, a deadly burger bar, a girl with a stone cold stare, a ghost spaceship and a terrifying game that feels all too real. We hope that the gripping nature of these stories will allow readers - however reluctant - to achieve that sense of satisfaction and confidence that comes from finishing a book.

Emma Stone is the new girl in school. Why does she always wear sunglasses when the others are not allowed? Gail and Tanya are determined to find out, but Emma''s cold stare is more than they had bargained for. This hi-lo series contains intriguing and stimulating content for reluctant readers aged 12-14 with a lower reading age of 7.5-8. Aptly named Dark Flight, this set of ten short novels contain such chilling topics as soul-sucking monsters, a deadly burger bar, a girl with a stone cold stare, a ghost spaceship and a terrifying game that feels all too real. We hope that the gripping nature of these stories will allow readers - however reluctant - to achieve that sense of satisfaction and confidence that comes from finishing a book.

A group of friends find themselves on a lonely road, where a boy warns them of creatures that kill with one touch. Will they escape with their lives? This hi-lo series contains intriguing and stimulating content for reluctant readers aged 12-14 with a lower reading age of 7.5-8. Aptly named Dark Flight, this set of ten short novels contain such chilling topics as soul-sucking monsters, a deadly burger bar, a girl with a stone cold stare, a ghost spaceship and a terrifying game that feels all too real. We hope that the gripping nature of these stories will allow readers - however reluctant - to achieve that sense of satisfaction and confidence that comes from finishing a book.

A simple introduction to the Muslim season of Ramadan and Eid. Follow a family as they fast each day, go to the mosque on the Night of Power, and enjoy a delicious feast to celebrate the beginning of Eid. This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.

Western Lions are on top of the league. When Langham Jets get a new coach, however, Western begin to seem less secure. Baffled by Langham''s revival, Jim and Ali discover a far more sinister plot. This stimulating and fast-paced set of ten books is designed especially to appeal to reluctant and struggling readers. From sprinting to space to technology, we are confident that there is a topic in this series to appeal to all tastes. Packed full of exciting stories as well as some dynamic non-fiction, this series makes reading a less daunting experience for those who are usually unwilling or struggle with the activity.

January 1941. The middle of the Blitz. Ned and Harry Jennings are convinced there''s something strange going on at number 46. The boys know they have to prove that the mysterious, pale face at the window is real. But what is it that waits for them in the ruins..? The Full Flight Impact series covers themes such as football, basketball, rollercoaster mayhem, aliens and futuristic worlds, ancient Rome and Blitz England. The stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction have been carefully crafted for reluctant readers aged 8-14 with a much lower reading age; their features include a contents page, illustrations, short sentences and line breaks.

'How to Sparkle at Reading Comprehension' contains over 40 photocopiable sheets for use with 5-7 year olds. The activities cover the comprehension objectives of the National Literacy Strategy and are ideal for independent work.

A Jewish family celebrates Purim with a party.

Tom is looking forward to his summer holiday with his best mate Jeyram, when his American cousin Ben e-mails him to say that he''s coming to visit. Tom''s forgetful mother hasn''t told him, and he views Ben''s visit with horror. This tale of friendship and bullying reaches its climax when an unexpected kung-fu expert saves the day. Full Flight Variety showcases different text types including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and one play, in order to maximise engagement and reinforce the diversified joys of reading. This series of ten books caters to an interest age of 8-14 with a reading age as low as 7.5. There is much in the subject matter to interest reluctant readers, including mysteries, aliens, and various sports.

When Shelly reveals that she was abducted by an alien, her teacher laughs. Shelly convinces classmate Dan that Zot is real, but Mr. Tann just gets angry with their 'story-telling'. How can they persuade him it's true? Full Flight Variety showcases different text types including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and one play, in order to maximise engagement and reinforce the diversified joys of reading. This series of ten books caters to an interest age of 8-14 with a reading age as low as 7.5. There is much in the subject matter to interest reluctant readers, including mysteries, aliens, and various sports.