The Dark Side of the Moon

by Jane West and Roger Hurn

Published 20 September 2012
All the lunar mice are leaving, terrified of what lurks on the dark side of the Moon. What is rattling the little rodents, and why is Wanda’s pet mouse, Gorgonzola, acting like a mouse on a mission?

This series stars protagonists Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, a duo who police alien criminals, both on Earth and beyond! These unique and popular books are designed to engage reluctant and struggling readers through simple language, short sentences and comic storylines. Though the same main characters are featured throughout the series, there is no defined sequence and each book can be read individually.

This hi-lo Heroes & Adventure series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 9 and 14 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The glossary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book. 

The Day of the Scoffalot

by Roger Hurn and Jane West

Published 20 September 2012
Something strange is going on at Kew Gardens. A giant alien plant is trying to gobble up the visitors! Wanda won’t let Jack bring the weedkiller and the alien plant has more teeth than a school of sharks!

This series stars protagonists Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, a duo who police alien criminals, both on Earth and beyond! These unique and popular books are designed to engage reluctant and struggling readers through simple language, short sentences and comic storylines. Though the same main characters are featured throughout the series, there is no defined sequence and each book can be read individually.

This hi-lo Heroes & Adventure series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 9 and 14 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The glossary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book. 


Horror in the Chamber

by Roger Hurn and Jane West

Published 20 September 2012
Jack and Wanda have gone back in time on the trail of an alien criminal mastermind, who has travelled back to Victorian London. Can the Alien Detective Agency solve the case of the Horror in the Chamber!

This series stars protagonists Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, a duo who police alien criminals, both on Earth and beyond! These unique and popular books are designed to engage reluctant and struggling readers through simple language, short sentences and comic storylines. Though the same main characters are featured throughout the series, there is no defined sequence and each book can be read individually.

This hi-lo Heroes & Adventure series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 9 and 14 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The glossary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book. 

Jack and Wanda Ride Again

by Jane West and Roger Hurn

Published 20 September 2012
It’s Wanda’s birthday. Jack promises her a fun day out at the Wild West theme planet, Tombstone. But when Howlin’ Hank Hornblower decides to rob a bank, it’s up to Jack and Wanda to stop him.

This series stars protagonists Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, a duo who police alien criminals, both on Earth and beyond! These unique and popular books are designed to engage reluctant and struggling readers through simple language, short sentences and comic storylines. Though the same main characters are featured throughout the series, there is no defined sequence and each book can be read individually.

This hi-lo Heroes & Adventure series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 9 and 14 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The glossary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book. 

The Onyxx Star

by Jane West and Roger Hurn

Published 20 September 2012
When a rare jewel is stolen from the royal palace of the planet Onyxx, Jack and Wanda are hired to track down the thief. It looks like an inside job, but who can Jack and Wanda trust – and what is the thief really after?

This series stars protagonists Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, a duo who police alien criminals, both on Earth and beyond! These unique and popular books are designed to engage reluctant and struggling readers through simple language, short sentences and comic storylines. Though the same main characters are featured throughout the series, there is no defined sequence and each book can be read individually.

This hi-lo Heroes & Adventure series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 9 and 14 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The glossary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book. 

Fan Club

by Jane West and Roger Hurn

Published 20 September 2012
Jack’s Fan Club get the surprise of their lives when they meet some real aliens. It is also Wanda’s job to stop humans finding out about aliens. How is Jack going to talk himself out of this one?

This series stars protagonists Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, a duo who police alien criminals, both on Earth and beyond! These unique and popular books are designed to engage reluctant and struggling readers through simple language, short sentences and comic storylines. Though the same main characters are featured throughout the series, there is no defined sequence and each book can be read individually.

This hi-lo Heroes & Adventure series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 9 and 14 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The glossary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book. 

Pirate Planet

by Roger Hurn and Jane West

Published 20 September 2012
Jack and Wanda receive a distress call from a strange ocean planet, but they do not know that it’s really a pirate trap! Will the Alien Detective Agency walk the plank? Jack has a sinking feeling about this!

This series stars protagonists Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, a duo who police alien criminals, both on Earth and beyond! These unique and popular books are designed to engage reluctant and struggling readers through simple language, short sentences and comic storylines. Though the same main characters are featured throughout the series, there is no defined sequence and each book can be read individually.

This hi-lo Heroes & Adventure series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 9 and 14 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The glossary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book. 

Take Two

by Jane West and Roger Hurn

Published 20 September 2012
Jack is acting weird, weirder than usual. Wanda suspects that something is up – but who would have guessed that she was going to meet his evil twin brother, Jake! Or is it?

This series stars protagonists Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, a duo who police alien criminals, both on Earth and beyond! These unique and popular books are designed to engage reluctant and struggling readers through simple language, short sentences and comic storylines. Though the same main characters are featured throughout the series, there is no defined sequence and each book can be read individually.

This hi-lo Heroes & Adventure series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 9 and 14 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The glossary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book. 

Spiders from the Stars

by Roger Hurn and Jane West

Published 20 September 2012
Jack doesn't like creepy-crawlies so he isn't happy when Wanda tells him that the Spider Queen from Araknid 5 is planning to hatch a swarm of spiders to take over the Earth. Luckily, Jack has a plan - but will it work?

This series stars protagonists Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, a duo who police alien criminals, both on Earth and beyond! These unique and popular books are designed to engage reluctant and struggling readers through simple language, short sentences and comic storylines. Though the same main characters are featured throughout the series, there is no defined sequence and each book can be read individually.

This hi-lo Heroes & Adventure series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 9 and 14 years, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The glossary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book.