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A A Gill

Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

A D Swanston

A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

A J Baime

A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

A K Benjamin

A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

A L Berridge

Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A P Wavell

A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

A S Webb

A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

A. A. Dhand

A. A. Gill

A. A. Milne

A. Anatoli

A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

A. B. Poranek

A. Bradley

Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

A. C. Grayling

A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. D. Miller

A. E. Ellis

A. E. W. Mason

A. Humphreys

A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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Ladybird

Marina Le Ray

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. An emperor is convinced he has a magical outfit that only clever people can see. He struts around in his new clothes, proudly showing off to everyone. Is he really as special as he thinks, or is he just making a fool of himself? 
 
The Emperor's New Clothes is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Emperor's New Clothes: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Clémentine Rocheron

Based on the classic story. The Little Mermaid dreams of living on land and finding true love. When she falls for a human prince, she makes a daring decision to give up her voice in exchange for legs. Will her sacrifice be worth it? 
 
The Little Mermaid is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently. 
 
Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

The Little Mermaid: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Akbar and Birbal - The Pot of Wit is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6&ndash;7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Akbar and Birbal The Pot of Wit: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. When Beauty is sent to live with a beast, she is surprised that she grows to like him. But will she ever love this beast with a big secret? 
 
Beauty and the Beast is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6&ndash;7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Beauty and the Beast: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Based on the well-loved classic tale. When a young boy trades his family&rsquo;s cow for some magical beans, it&rsquo;s the start of a big adventure. Join Jack on an enchanting journey to the top of the magic beanstalk outside his window! 
 
Jack and the Beanstalk is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6&ndash;7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Jack and the Beanstalk: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on the classic tale. A busy mother makes a giant pancake to feed her seven hungry children. The pancake is so marvellous that a man, a cat, a dog and a hen want to eat it too! Will a pig help the big pancake escape? 
 
The Big Pancake is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged + who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Big Pancake: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Based on the well-known story from the Panchatantra. When Sanjeevaka the bull is abandoned in the forest, he is befriended by the king of the lions, Pingalacka. What will happen when the king&rsquo;s two jackal ministers find out about their new-found friendship? 
 
The Lion and the Bull is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Lion and the Bull: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. The Ugly Duckling looks different from everyone he meets. Everywhere he goes, he's chased away and called ugly. Will he ever find anyone who accepts him for who he is? 
 
The Ugly Duckling is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 4+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Ugly Duckling: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Based on the popular Akbar and Birbal tales from India. One day, Emperor Akbar and his chief minister Birbal make a bet that a man cannot stay in freezing water all night long. When Akbar thinks the man has cheated, how can Birbal show Akbar that he might be wrong? 
 
Akbar and Birbal: The Khichri is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Akbar and Birbal: The Khichri : Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on the well-loved story of Aladdin, a boy who finds a magical lamp with a genie inside! The genie grants all of Aladdin's wishes, but can Aladdin escape the wicked magician who wants the magical lamp for himself? 
 
Aladdin is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Aladdin: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on Anansi the spider folktales from West Africa and the Caribbean. Anansi's children want to play with their friends, but the parents do not want them to! This uplifting story teaches the importance of being kind to others. 
 
Anansi Helps a Friend is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. 
 Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Anansi Helps a Friend: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Based on the much-loved classic tale. Chicken Licken and his friends set off to warn the king that the sky is falling down. Little do they know, someone is following them . . . Will the feathered friends make it to the castle safe and sound? 
 
Chicken Licken is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Chicken Licken: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. Cinderella wants to go to the prince's ball, but she has no dress or shoes. Can a fairy godmother make all her dreams come true? 
 
Cinderella is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who are able to use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. 
 Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Cinderella: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Based on the well-loved classic tale. Goldilocks is walking through the woods when she discovers a house belonging to three bears. With curiosity getting the better of her, what will happen when the bears return home? 
 
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who are able to use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. 
 Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Based on the classic fairy tale. When Hansel and Gretel are left in the woods, they discover a house made of sweets - and a witch who wants to eat them! Can they escape the witch and find their way home again? 
 
Hansel and Gretel is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Hansel and Gretel: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on the classic West African folktale about bravery. Why are zebras stripy, and why do baboons have red bottoms? Find out what happens when a bossy baboon and a plucky little zebra go head-to-head, with long-lasting consequences. 
 
How Zebras Got Their Stripes is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

How Zebras Got Their Stripes: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Based on the much-loved fairy tale. Little Red Riding Hood goes to visit her grandmother on the other side of the forest. But Grandmother's voice sounds funny, and, oh, what BIG teeth she has! Is she quite who she seems? 
 
Little Red Riding Hood is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Little Red Riding Hood: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. Peter’s grandfather warns him about a wolf that lives in the dark forest, but Peter wants to play with his friends. What will happen when he leaves the garden? 
 
Peter and the Wolf is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Peter and the Wolf: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Based on the classic fairy tale. When a miller's son is left a cat by his father, he is shocked to find that Puss in Boots can talk - and not only that, Puss has a plan for helping the miller's son find happiness. 
 
Puss in Boots is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Puss in Boots: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on the classic fairy tale. Taken from her parents by a witch, Rapunzel is shut up all alone in a tower. Can she escape and live happily ever after with a kind prince? 
 
Rapunzel is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Rapunzel: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on the much-loved classic fairy tale. When a bad fairy casts a spell on a princess, it has shocking consequences for the whole kingdom. Can anyone find the enchanted castle and rescue Sleeping Beauty and her family? 
 
Sleeping Beauty is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Sleeping Beauty: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Based on the popular classic tale about a hungry fox and a quick-witted hen. Sly Fox thinks catching Red Hen will be a breeze, but he soon discovers that he's met his match! Can Red Hen stay one step ahead of Sly Fox, or will she go into his cooking pot? 
 
Sly Fox and Red Hen is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Sly Fox and Red Hen: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Based on the classic fairy tale. A poor shoemaker finds out that two elves are secretly helping him by making beautiful shoes to sell. How can he say thank you and help the elves, too? 
 
The Elves and the Shoemaker is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Elves and the Shoemaker: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader

Based on the well-loved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, set in ancient China. When the emperor finds a little nightingale in the forest, he loves her beautiful song and they become friends. But what will he learn when he replaces her with a clockwork alternative? 
 
The Emperor and the Nightingale is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Emperor and the Nightingale: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Based on the well-loved classic tale. An old man plants some turnip seeds, and his turnips grow and grow. One of them grows into an ENORMOUS turnip! Who will be able to help him harvest it? 
 
The Enormous Turnip is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Enormous Turnip: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Based on the classic tale from Russia. Prince Ivan accepts the challenge to find the magical firebird for his father, but there are other tasks he must complete first. With the help of a talking wolf, a gold-maned horse, and the lovely Princess Elena, can Prince Ivan bring the firebird back? 
 
The Firebird is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Firebird: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Based on the popular classic tale. When a cheeky, freshly baked gingerbread man leaps out of the oven and runs away, he's chased by a motley crew of characters who want to eat him for their tea! Can anyone catch him? 
 
The Gingerbread Man is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Gingerbread Man: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Based on the popular classic fable. A man and a woman's wildest dreams come true when they buy a very special goose that lays golden eggs, making them richer and richer each day! But can having lots of money make them happy forever? 
 
The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. An old woman presents a little girl with a magic porridge pot. When the girl gives it to her mother, soon there's porridge everywhere! Will they be able to stop the magic pot before the whole town fills with porridge? 
 
The Magic Porridge Pot is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Magic Porridge Pot: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader

Based on the classic fairy tale. When thousands of rats appear in Hamelin, the mayor needs the Pied Piper’s help. He promises to pay the Pied Piper in return, but what will happen when the mayor does not keep to his word? 
 
The Pied Piper of Hamelin is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is ideal for children aged 7+ who can confidently read texts with a wider vocabulary, and who are beginning to read longer stories by themselves. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

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A Max Mingus Thriller

A Michael Bennett Thriller

A Midge McGowan Mystery

A Mitchum Thriller

A Moneybunny Book

A Murder Most Unladylike Collection

A Murder Most Unladylike Mini Mystery

A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery

A Nigel Strangeways Mystery

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