class readers for mixed-abliity groups
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This flier suggests titles from our Stoke Books range that would be ideal class readers for mixed-abliity groups, and appealing to both boys and girls.TRANSCRIPT
Looking for class readersfor mixed-ability groups?
Our Stoke BookS Class Reader Picks offer quality short novels with safe content, cross-curricular themes and boy and girl characters. Each title is an achievable length for mixed-ability groups, allowing students a sense of achievement and ensuring time for discussion and exploration. Authors rank among the finest in the world and all titles provide sufficient depth for classroom work.
Ninja: First Mission ChRis BRadFORd
Taka must pass a final test before he can undertake missions as a ninja. But then his clan’s precious scrolls are stolen while the warriors are away, and he and his friend Cho must give chase …
Exciting action title/ ties to Japan/ themes of self-belief, perseverance.
sterling and the Canary aNdy staNtON
sterling thaxton is desperate to impress new girl Lizzie harris, but Lizzie isn’t interested in sterling. silly sterling is too embarrassed to ask his best friend for help, so he has to turn to … a talking canary?!?
humorous title/ themes of friendship, valuing individuals for more than appearance.
the dying Photo aLaN GiBBONs
One minute, the photographer was about to shoot a picture of Jimmy’s mom and dad. the next, they were gone … Can Jimmy and his new friend amy get to the bottom of the mystery?
thriller title/ themes of working together and friendship.
Middle School Titles
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Looking for class readersfor mixed-ability groups?
Our Stoke BookS Class Reader Picks offer quality short novels with safe content, cross-curricular themes and boy and girl characters. Each title is an achievable length for mixed-ability groups, allowing students a sense of achievement and ensuring time for discussion and exploration. Authors rank among the finest in the world and all titles provide sufficient depth for classroom work.
Ghosting KEith GRay
Nate’s sister sandy can speak to the dead. at least, that’s what they tell people. But then sandy really does begin to hear voices, and the siblings realize they have bitten off more than they can chew …
supernatural title/ thought-provoking/ themes of responsibility, family issues.
the Ghost Box CathERiNE FishER
When Sarah first sees the face in the tree, she has no idea of the nightmare her life is about to become. Where can she turn, and who can she trust? surely not her new Goth step-brother Matt …?
thriller title/ themes of alternate family units.
the Chain KEith GRay
two-timing Ben is about to be found out. Cal must decide how far he will go to join tully’s gang. Kate must deal with her father’s illness. Joe risks it all on a card game. these four lives are brought together and changed forever by one book ...
thought-provoking title/ themes of friendship, family issues.
High School Titles
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