Dying for the Dark

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 January 2011
The Dark Man must help a girl who is bleeding. Then he finds out why she is hurt - and he meets those who hurt her.

Part of the incredible Dark Man phenomenon, this gritty and mysterious book will grip readers and pull them into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations will entice even the most reluctant of teen readers because the book doesn't patronise, and accompanies the dark tales with a 'grown-up' style. This is one of the higher level stories in the Dark Man series offering a degree of progression for more able readers.

The Dark Glass

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 August 2008
The Dark Man must take the Dark Glass from the Shadow Masters. The Dark Glass can help him see the Golden Cup. His quest takes him to the smart part of the city.

This book is part of the Dark Man Series, a range of books for emergent teen and adult readers. With only a limited vocabulary, these gritty and mysterious books pull readers into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations ensure that the book appeals to older readers and isn't patronising. This is one of the shorter stories in the Dark Man series focusing on the top 100 high frequency words.

The Dark Never Hides

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 September 2007
The Dark Man dreams of his past - and comes to understand the desperate struggle against the Shadow Masters.

This book is part of the Dark Man Series, a range of books for emergent teen and adult readers. With only a limited vocabulary, these gritty and mysterious books pull readers into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations ensure that the book appeals to older readers and isn't patronising. This is one of the shorter stories in the series, focusing on the top 100 frequency words.

The Dark Side of Magic

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 September 2010
The Dark Man must once again pit his powers against the evil forces of the Shadow Masters.

This book is part of the Dark Man Series, a range of books for emergent teen and adult readers. With only a limited vocabulary, these gritty and mysterious books pull readers into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations ensure that the book appeals to older readers and isn't patronising. This is one of the shorter stories in the Dark Man series focusing on the top 100 high frequency words.



Dark Man The Plays

by Peter Lancett

Published 28 April 2010
A complete set of the six Dark Man Plays continuing the adventures of the Dark Man. The Dark Man series has won great acclaim and awards for its ability to engage older very reluctant readers who have a reading age as low as 5 to 7 years. Each book features the Dark Man, a shadowy, brooding loner who has been recruited to play a part in a secret cataclysmic struggle between good and evil. This new series of plays is in a format suitable for performance and small group readings. The dialogue is presented in small sections and each speaking part is illustrated, to aid group reading.

This set of plays are accompanied by two workbook including teachers notes and photocopiable literacy activities.A complete set of the six Dark Man Plays continuing the adventures of the Dark Man. The Dark Man series has won great acclaim and awards for its ability to engage older very reluctant readers who have a reading age as low as 5 to 7 years. Each book features the Dark Man, a shadowy, brooding loner who has been recruited to play a part in a secret cataclysmic struggle between good and evil.

Escape from the Dark

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 September 2007
The Dark Man meets a girl who brings him a note. The girl is being followed and she needs help. The Dark Man must act quickly.

Part of the incredible Dark Man phenomenon, this gritty and mysterious book will grip readers and pull them into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations will entice even the most reluctant of teen readers because the book doesn't patronise, and accompanies the dark tales with a 'grown-up' style. This is one of the shorter stories in the Dark Man series focusing on the top 100 frequency words.

Dark Man Set 4: Workbook 2

by Peter Lancett

Published 28 September 2011
This workbook accompanies the Dark Man titles The Dark River, The Bridge of Tears, The Past is Dark, Playing the Dark Game, The Dark Music, and The Dark Garden. It contains worksheets specific to each title, plus teacher's notes and advice on working with the resources.

The Shadow in the Dark

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 September 2010
The Dark Man must once again pit his powers against the evil forces of the Shadow Masters.

This book is part of the Dark Man Series, a range of books for emergent teen and adult readers. With only a limited vocabulary, these gritty and mysterious books pull readers into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations ensure that the book appeals to older readers and isn't patronising. This is one of the shorter stories in the Dark Man series focusing on the top 100 high frequency words.

Fire in the Dark Woods

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 October 2013
The Shadow Masters have found the family. They send demons to kill the boy, his mum and his dad. Can the dark man save them from the fire?

Part of the incredible Dark Man phenomenon, this gritty and mysterious book will grip readers and pull them into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations will entice even the most reluctant of teen readers because the book doesn't patronise, and accompanies the dark tales with a 'grown-up' style. This is one of six plays in a format suitable for performance and small group readings.

Change in the Dark

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 October 2013
The Dark Man and the girl must go to the Black Water. The girl can take power from the water. Will the power change the girl?

This book is part of the Dark Man Series, a range of books for emergent teen and adult readers. With only a limited vocabulary, these gritty and mysterious books pull readers into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations ensure that the book appeals to older readers and isn't patronising. This is one of six plays in a format suitable for performance and small group readings.

The Demon in the Dark

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 October 2013
There is a demon in the city. A girl comes to the Dark Man. She can help him beat the demon. He must do as she says.

This book is part of the Dark Man Series, a range of books for emergent teen and adult readers. With only a limited vocabulary, these gritty and mysterious books pull readers into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations ensure that the book appeals to older readers and isn't patronising. This is one of six plays in a format suitable for performance and small group readings.

The Dark Trap

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 October 2013
The Dark Man seeks a magic stone. It will give him great power. He will need this power. He will need it in his fight against the Shadow Masters and their demons.

This book is part of the Dark Man Series, a range of books for emergent teen and adult readers. With only a limited vocabulary, these gritty and mysterious books pull readers into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations ensure that the book appeals to older readers and isn't patronising. This is one of six plays in a format suitable for performance and small group readings.

Fear in the Dark

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 September 2007
The Dark Man enlists the help of a girl to find the mystical Rod of Iron, which can control the future. But the Shadow Masters also seek the Rod of Iron....

Part of the incredible Dark Man phenomenon, this gritty and mysterious book will grip readers and pull them into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations will entice even the most reluctant of teen readers because the book doesn't patronise, and accompanies the dark tales with a 'grown-up' style. This is one of the shorter stories in the Dark Man series focusing on the top 100 frequency words.

The Dark Waters of Time

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 September 2010
The Dark Man must take the girl to the pool of magic water, where she can see into the past. Only she can tell him where the Golden Cup was last hidden.

This book is part of the Dark Man Series, a range of books for emergent teen and adult readers. With only a limited vocabulary, these gritty and mysterious books pull readers into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations ensure that the book appeals to older readers and isn't patronising. This is one of the shorter stories in the Dark Man series focusing on the top 100 high frequency words.

The Dark Realm of Screams

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 October 2013
The Shadow Masters have opened a door. To the realm of screams. The Dark Man must close this door. Who will help him?

This book is part of the Dark Man Series, a range of books for emergent teen and adult readers. With only a limited vocabulary, these gritty and mysterious books pull readers into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations ensure that the book appeals to older readers and isn't patronising. This is one of six plays in a format suitable for performance and small group readings.

The Dark Fire of Doom

by Peter Lancett

Published 1 September 2007
The Dark Man must search under the city for the magic fire, which is an evil gateway used by demons. Somehow, the Dark Man must close this gateway.

Part of the incredible Dark Man phenomenon, this gritty and mysterious book will grip readers and pull them into the tense storyline. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations will entice even the most reluctant of teen readers because the book doesn't patronise, and accompanies the dark tales with a 'grown-up' style. This is one of the shorter stories in the Dark Man series focusing on the top 100 frequency words.

Dark Man Complete Pack

by Peter Lancett

Published 28 August 2011
Dark Man is a hugely successful series for teens and young adults with very low reading levels. The gritty and mysterious books grip readers even though the text is limited. The sinister atmosphere and strong black-and-white illustrations entice even the most reluctant of teen readers. The dark tales have a 'grown-up' style which doesn't patronise the reader.

The books can be read in any order and can be used just as great age appropriate reads or as part of a progressive reading programme for older readers.

By far the most successful series of books for engaging older, very reluctant readers, Dark Man has been acclaimed for succeeding where other series have failed and has sold in english speaking countries around the world. These sinister atmospheric tales are brought to life with short, sharp focus texts and strong black and white illustrations. Printed on cream paper with plenty of space around the text these are perfect for dyslexic readers. The stories hint at horror but have no difficult content.

This pack includes 30 reading books, one copy of each of the Dark Man Reading Book from Sets 1, 2, 3 and 4, and one copy of the six books of plays.