This list aims to provide a range of books which may appeal to young people of seven years plus with reading difficulties. The list includes books which:
• are particularly dyslexia-friendly
• feature characters who struggle with reading
• have a high interest level and low reading age.
Check out these other organisations for further resources:
Dyslexia Action
Badger reading boxes for schools
Being Dyslexic website
Reading difficulties and dyslexia
This list aims to provide a range of books which may appeal to young people of seven years plus with reading difficulties. The list includes books which:
• are particularly dyslexia-friendly
• feature characters who struggle with reading
• have a high interest level and low reading age.
Check out these other organisations for further resources:
Dyslexia Action
Badger reading boxes for schools
Being Dyslexic website
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FArTHER
Templar PublishingWords and pictures combine beautifully to tell a moving story about fathers and sons -
Drawing a Veil
A&C BlackWhen her best friend suddenly turns up at school wearing a black headscarf, Ellie isn’t sure what to think -
The Nightmare Card
Barrington StokeSara and Mina are best friends – until something rather surprising and ultimately terrifying comes between them... -
The Fall
Barrington StokeMog isn’t one of the popular crowd, but at least he manages to get by without being troubled much by the bullies... -
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
PuffinIn this leftfield comic fantasy novel, 12-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that the Greek gods of Olympus are alive and living in modern-day New York. -
Grim, Gross and Grisly Disgusting Facts About People
Barrington StokeNon-fiction can be a great route into enjoying books for many struggling readers. -
Barrington Stoke
Barrington StokeIn an eerie futuristic world, society has figured out a way to bring people back from the dead... -
Ninja: First Mission
Barrington StokeA dyslexia- friendly book with plenty of appeal for action-loving readers -
The Cat on the Mat is Flat
Macmillan Children's BooksIt doesn't get much funnier than these short, snappy and very silly rhymes. -
Boffin Boy and the Wizard of Edo
Ransom PublishingThis graphic novel style book is a quick read and perfect for those who don’t like too much text.






