Downhill Racers

by Jonny Zucker

Published 29 May 2014
Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This illustrated story is part of Slipstream LEVEL 2. The 350-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 7-9, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley. Sam and Liz are part of the Downhill Club. Their biggest rivals, Claytown Club, are determined to win the next race. Their captain, Rocky, will stop at nothing to make sure he's first across the line...

Sword of Legend

by Jonny Zucker

Published 24 October 2013
Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This illustrated story is part of Slipstream LEVEL 1. The 300-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 5-7, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley. Hans' father King Galleon, is very ill. Galleon wants Hans to take over his kingdom but Sir Condor Murdlan wants the crown for himself. To defeat Murdlan, Hans will need the 'Sword of Legend.' It only appears one night each year, in the Golden Valley. Tomorrow night is the yearly night it appears...

Assassin City

by Jonny Zucker

Published 24 October 2013
Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This illustrated story is part of Slipstream LEVEL 1. The 300-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 5-7, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley. In Alpha City on your 16th birthday you are summoned to the all-powerful Council. It controls Alpha City. The Council gives you a job -- you have no choice. Today is Milo's 16th birthday, and his job is being chosen now...

Full Metal Hero

by Jonny Zucker

Published 27 June 2013
Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This illustrated story is part of Slipstream LEVEL 2. The 350-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 7-9, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley. Jet is caught in an explosion - but is completely unharmed! Slowly he learns that he is more than just your average teenager, he's a robot built to carry out orders of a powerful corporation - and they will stop at nothing to get him back...