Item category 2: Dyslexia friendly

Aimed at children between 8 and 13 years old who are reluctant readers, this book tells the story of Angela who needs to use all her skills and bravery when she is held to ransom.

This is a cautionary tale of Manchester gangland. Will Mike escape unscathed from Mrs C's council-house torture chamber? It is the first book for the young adult market from a controversial, but highly acclaimed prize-winning author.

Tal's dad is an expert on alien life forms and works in the ocean of another planet. When Tal is with his dad he usually stays close to the ship but one day he swims into an underwater adventure that leaves him fighting for his life.

Danny Perelli's world is turned upside down when someone gives him cocaine. This powerful anti-drugs story makes for a shocking but rivetting read. It is aimed at young adults in the 13 to 16 years age range.

How would you feel if you beat the school bully in a race? And he then wanted a fight? How would you cope? This text tells you what happens to Darren Bishop as he stands up to the school bully.

After a row with her mum, Jemma bumps into a gorgeous boy and falls head over heels in love. With help from her best friend, she tries to reinvent herself to compete with his glamorous girlfriend, but it is her true self that finally wins him over.

Eddie is scared stiff when he wakes up locked into the headquarters of the school's newspaper. But he is not alone and is in for some odd adventures!

It's Friday and Lenny has had a pretty good day at school and wishes every day could be like this! But when he wakes the next morning, it's not Saturday, but Friday again and he has to re-live it again and again.