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Jonny Zucker is the author of Summer Trouble (2002), Skateboard Power (2005), Phantom Striker (2006), Soccer Showdown (2007), Speed Star (2007), Goal Scorers (2014).

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Summer Trouble

release date: Jan 02, 2002
Summer Trouble
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.

Skateboard Power

release date: Jan 02, 2005
Skateboard Power
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.

Phantom Striker

release date: Jan 02, 2006
Phantom Striker
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.

Soccer Showdown

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Soccer Showdown
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.

Speed Star

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Speed Star
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.

Goal Scorers

release date: Jan 30, 2014
Goal Scorers
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

EDGE: Football Star Power: Demon Dribbler

release date: Aug 28, 2014
EDGE: Football Star Power: Demon Dribbler
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.

Four Special Questions

release date: Feb 01, 2004
Four Special Questions
This is a simple introduction to the Jewish festival of Passover - suitable for even the very youngest child. Follow a family as they prepare the six different types of food on the Seder plate, ask four questions and hunt for the Afikoman to celebrate their festival of freedom.

Running on a Patchwork of Earth

release date: Apr 24, 2014
Running on a Patchwork of Earth
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.

Bombed House

release date: Jan 02, 2003
Bombed House
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.

Striker Boy Kicks Out

release date: Sep 06, 2011
Striker Boy Kicks Out
Hatton Rangers''s new golden boy, Nat Dixon is still basking in the glow of his dramatic end to the last Premier League season when the team are invited to play in a mini-tournament in Spain. Nat is still on edge trying to hide the truth about his age from his team-mates and the outside world, especially when he fears it might have been leaked. And he soon discovers that his host family in Spain are covering up a secret of their own. Can Nat get to the bottom of it before something disastrous happens? And who is the mysterious man following him? Meanwhile, on the pitch Nat faces a brute of a Spanish defender, who is determined not to let Nat show him up. Packed with action on and off the field, this is a high-energy adventure story.

EDGE: Football Star Power: Free Kick Pro

release date: Sep 04, 2014
EDGE: Football Star Power: Free Kick Pro
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.

Steel Eyes

release date: Jan 02, 2005
Steel Eyes
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.

Mission 1: Game On

release date: Nov 01, 2013
Mission 1: Game On
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?

Mission 3: In Deep

release date: Nov 01, 2013
Mission 3: In Deep
"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"--

Cut-throat Pirates

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Cut-throat Pirates
Rex and his friends are transported to a pirate ship.

Spin Off

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Spin Off
Rex is transported to the backstage of a cool new club.

Basketball War

release date: Jan 02, 2004
Basketball War
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.

EDGE: Football Star Power: Driving Force

release date: Oct 23, 2014
EDGE: Football Star Power: Driving Force
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.

Mission 6: Short Circuit

release date: Aug 01, 2013
Mission 6: Short Circuit
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?
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