Dyslexia-friendly books for teens

Al’s mum is back in prison again – and Al thinks it’s their neighbour’s fault, so he plots revenge with his beloved pet rats, Venom and Vulture. A moving insight into the world of a young boy affected by poverty, neglect and crime, who eventually learns to trust. 

The story of teenage boys navigating friendship and family in summer holidays. 

Asking interesting questions about where protest ends and criminality begins, this is a thought-provoking, gripping and hugely relevant cautionary tale about the power of AI and the desire to have an influential online presence. 

Welton Blake’s life goes from brilliant (Carmella’s agreed to go out with him – YES!) to dreadful (broken phone, school bullies, and a really embarrassing dad) in the blink of an eye. How much humiliation can one kid take?

Marv is desperate to make an impression on the girl of his dreams but with no idea quite how to do it he takes advice from a long-dead soul singer. Cue hilarious consequences and some truly awful song lyrics. 

Kyle bonds with his eccentric grandad over ashared passion for protecting wildlife in a local stream.This powerful book includes themes of illness and bullying but maintains an optimistic, humorous tone. 

This pacey cyber-thriller ticks all the boxes to keep readers on the edge of their seat

Can Kit and Hamza transport a turkey in a trolley across London, even though they’re not speaking to each other? Funny and real, with a dyslexia-friendly setting. 

In an eerie futuristic world, society has figured out a way to bring people back from the dead…

Ruby can’t stand her ​‘perfect’ cousin Yasmin. But there are always two sides to every story… A contemporary teen short story that’s suitable for dyslexic readers. 

Endgame is the culmination of three previous books exploring the potential misuse of AI and other technologies: Echostar, AdelAIDE, and The Foundation. It can be read as a stand-alone story, but will be most appreciated by those who have read at least one of the preceding books. Dyslexia-friendly. 

This punchy and exciting thriller explores status, friendship and potentially deadly rivalry – and shows how saving face at all costs isn’t necessarily the best strategy. 

How come, if there’s any kind of ​‘incident’ at school, at home, at the shopping centre, it’s always the Black kid in care who gets the blame?

Charlotte Brontë’s classic story is given a new lease of life in this smart, loving and accessible retelling for a new generation.

It’s the summer of 1939. Germany’s troops have gathered near Poland’s borders and their air force is making increasingly daring forays into Polish air space. Inspired by a real Polish pilot, this is a war story with a difference. 

Toby wakes in the middle of the night and there’s a ghost at the end of his bed. It’s the ghost of a man with a hole in his head – a ghost claiming that Toby killed him.

Briggsy, his best friend Terror and the love of Terror’s life, Caldonia, are 14 year olds living on the wrong side of the tracks. Soon, their vague fantasy of robbing a post office descends into farce. A hilarious, thrilling and uplifting read that’s a breath of fresh air.

When Matthew tries to get Ariadne’s stolen bike back for her, his plan to stay under the radar is scuppered… Suitable for dyslexic readers. 

Fourteen-year-old Hudson has Asperger’s Syndrome, and knows his brain works differently. This entertaining and thought-provoking story reveals that there is more than one way of looking at life and its problems.

Sam’s dad is in hospital and now Sam is in a new city, new school and a new foster home. A short, dyslexia-friendly story for teenagers with hard-hitting themes, dealt with in a sensitive way.  

After Eliza dies, Samuel gets caught up in the sinister rituals of an occult sect, which promises to bring back his one true love.A chilling, supernatural tale of love, obsession and the darkest magic presented in a high-spec, super-readable format. 

This is an engaging and funny short story by two brilliant writers for young people. It is also dyslexia friendly.