Hiccups and Slip-ups

by John Townsend

Published 8 March 2001
This is one of the twelve new titles for 2001, in the "Spirals" range, one of the most popular and successful series for reluctant readers. High interest plots and storylines - with themes that do not patronize or talkdown to reluctant readers - encourage re-reading and further reading. The task of reading is made more attractive by eye catching cover designs, paperback style binding, and the absence of related activities and exercises. A sense of accomplishment is felt by reluctant readers as they complete whole texts with short, but substantial, chapters and without the aid of illustration. A controlled reading age of 7 and 8, and an accessible page layout with, clear, well-spaced type enable lower achievers to improve their reading at their own pace.

Cheer and Groan

by John Townsend

Published 16 March 2004
This title features dynamic plots and storylines, which encourage readers to pick them up again and again. The engaging themes and attractive cover designs in new paperback style binding are designed to motivate readers. Short, but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts. A clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace. Teacher resource material comprises 60 editable worksheets on a CD-ROM.

A Maggot in the Mouthwash

by John Townsend

Published 23 February 2003
This title features dynamic plots and storylines, which encourage readers to pick them up again and again. The engaging themes and attractive cover designs in new paperback style binding are designed to motivate readers. Short, but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts. A clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace. Teacher resource material comprises 60 editable worksheets on a CD-ROM.

Murder at Muckleby Manor

by John Townsend

Published 14 March 2002
This is one of twelve "Classic Spirals", from the established series for reluctant readers with a track record of over 25 years. It features dynamic plots and storylines, which encourage readers to pick them up again and again. It includes engaging themes without being immature or patronising and attractive cover designs in new paperback style binding are designed to motivate pupils. Short but substantial chapters are provided to give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts. Clearly laid out text, without illustrations and activities, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.

Gulp and Gasp

by John Townsend

Published 14 March 2002
This is one of twelve "Classic Spirals", from the established series for reluctant readers with a track record of over 25 years. It features dynamic plots and storylines, which encourage readers to pick them up again and again. It includes engaging themes without being immature or patronising and attractive cover designs in new paperback style binding are designed to motivate pupils. Short but substantial chapters are provided to give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts. Clearly laid out text, without illustrations and activities, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.