FRED Reading Books

Title Author Series/Publisher Level Information Ted’s Birthday Ride collaborative Exegesis Book Club Very basic A trip to Alton Towers. Lucky Catch collaborative Exegesis Book Club Very basic Fred and Bob go fishing. Using Our Heads collaborative Exegesis Book Club Very basic Grace and Deliwe go to the supermarket for the first time. The Wrong Day! collaborative Exegesis Book Club Very basic Fozia makes an appointment at the doctor’s but gets the wrong day. Washing the Car collaborative Exegesis Book Club Very basic Tom has problems cleaning his dad’s car. A Nice Day collaborative Exegesis Book Club Very basic A day trip to London. Housework x2 collaborative Porirua Language Project Beginner Sam and his wife do the housework together. Shopping collaborative Porirua Language Project Beginner A family go shopping. The Car x2 collaborative Porirua Language Project Beginner Fishing collaborative Porirua Language Project Beginner A father and son go fishing Fire! x2 Celia Drummond Beginner Ted and his dog survive a fire in their house. Dog Fight Celia Drummond Beginner Jack’s Car x2 Celia Drummond Beginner Jack’s car is stolen. Stress Laurie Gould Grass Roots Press Beginner Ann’s life is full of stress. Her friend Kim helps her. Ali and Javad Meet at College George and Harry Smile Smile Books ESOL Beginner Ali and Javad End of Term x2 George and Harry Smile Smile Books ESOL Beginner Ali and Javad are two students who meet at college, where they are both Ali and Javad Go to London x2 George and Harry Smile Smile Books ESOL Beginner learning English. They soon become friends. Ali and Javad At the Zoo George and Harry Smile Smile Books ESOL Beginner Ali and Javad Plan Their College Trip George and Harry Smile Smile Books ESOL Beginner Circe x2 Myrna Shoa Old Tales for new readers Beginner Echo Myrna Shoa Old Tales for new readers Beginner A series of stories inspired by the Greek myths. Bull Man Myrna Shoa Old Tales for new readers Beginner A Busy Man Myrna Shoa Old Tales for new readers Beginner The Bus Pass Amanda Swift ESOL Beginner Farhia loses her bus pass and makes some new friends. From Here to There Marta Paluch ESOL Eastenders Series Beginner The Little Black Cat Geri Lockington Forge Readers Beginner Sally and Pat help an old man find his lost cat. The Garden Centre Geri Lockington Forge Readers Beginner Sally and Pat stop someone stealing plants from the garden centre. The Wasp’s Nest Sally McKeown Spike Press Beginner How Pete gets rid of a wasp’s nest Taken for a Ride Sally McKeown Spike Press Beginner First Steps in Crime series Starting School Ann Pearce A & G Readers Beginner Mary was very excited, she was starting school today. Going on Holiday Ann Pearce A & G Readers Beginner A family plan a holiday in Cornwall The Holiday Ann Pearce A & G Readers Beginner The family are on holiday in Cornwall

1 06 April 2018 Trader Rebecca Tagoe ESOL Beginner Discover what it’s like to be a young woman trader in Ghana. Moving on Up RAW cartoon Beginner A family move up north to start a new life. My Story x2 BBC cartoon Beginner Amy’s story about how she copes with life as a new mother. Setting out for a new life collaborative ESOL Beginner Memories of coming to England by a group of senior citizens Red Paint Carol Thistlethwaite Chorley Readers Beginner Tom buys a tin of paint, but it has the wrong label on it. Dead Man’s Bend (1) Alan Combes Dead Man Files Emerging Luke Smith is dead, but his ghost is here. Saving Stan (2) x2 Alan Combes Dean Man Files Emerging A tramp in the woods is in danger, can Luke save him? Spiker (3) x2 Alan Combes Dead Man Files Emerging Luke’s ex-girlfriend Yasmin is in danger. Fire Escape (4) Alan Combes Dead Man Files Emerging Luke’s mate has been kidnapped by a gang. Secret Santa (5) Alan Combes Dead Man Files Emerging Luke’s brother is off to meet Santa but something is not right. The Look-Out (6) x2 Alan Combes Dead Man Files Emerging Jimmy and Zak are planning to rob Luke’s gran. New Home, Hard Work Naznin Monaf ESOL Emerging A woman comes to England from Bangladesh. Love is Just a Phone Call Away Sally McKeown Small Ads Series Emerging 2 people meet through a dating agency Old Mrs Todd and the Baby Jill Merer Emerging Against the odds, neighbours Sue and Mrs Todd, make a lasting friendship. The New Dress Jill Merer Emerging Joan wants to go to the Christmas party but has nothing to wear. The Big Tomatoes Jill Merer Emerging Bob enters his tomatoes into the produce show. The Old Boat Jill Merer Emerging Dave buys an old fishing boat. The Parcel Jill Merer Emerging A parcel causes problems. We Need a House Jill Merer Emerging Save the Orchard Jill Merer Emerging The Birthday Present Carol Thistlethwaite Chorley Readers Emerging Grandad buys Dip a pet mouse for his birthday. Painting the Bedroom Carol Thistlethwaite Chorley Readers Emerging Bill paints his bedroom The Gun Bali Rai Barrington Stoke Teen Intermediate Jonas finds a gun, he keeps it and shows it to his friends – big mistake. Them and Us Bali Rai Barrington Stoke Teen Intermediate Can David beat the racist bullies? Twisting the Truth Judy Waite Barrington Stoke Intermediate Elsa says a man tried to kidnap her, which is a lie. Then a girl is kidnapped... Steven Gerrard Andy Croft Barrington Stoke Intermediate All about the Liverpool champion and England captain. Sol Campbell Andy Croft Barrington Stoke Intermediate The true story of fame, fortune and a footballing superstar. Kelly Holmes Andy Croft Barrington Stoke Intermediate From defeat and depression to gold medals! Sachin Tendulkar Andy Croft Barrington Stoke Intermediate How did a schoolboy from India become the best batsman in cricket? The Chain Keith Gray Barrington Stoke Intermediate Four people, four stories. Walking with Rainbows Isla Dewar Barrington Stoke Intermediate Stepping out with Briggsy was like walking with rainbows. Scared of Spiders? Peter Clarke SEN Press Intermediate Lucy goes on holiday and, finds spiders everywhere… Not that I’m work-shy Paul Groves Spirals Intermediate Smith isn’t work-shy but taking a job is a big thing…… Nightmare Lake x2 Fletcher and Duberley Spirals Intermediate Mark used to love fishing but not any more…. Fame and Fortune John Townsend Spirals Intermediate The gipsy said Linda would become rich and famous - Bennet Manor Anita Jackson Spirals Intermediate Terrible danger lies ahead for Helen.

2 06 April 2018 Raiders of the Dome Diamond John Townsend Spirals (non-fiction) Intermediate An attempted robbery from the Millennium Dome. Last Trip to Oron Bill Ridgway Spirals Intermediate One last trip to the gold mines of Oron lead to danger. Spots Bill Ridgway Spirals Intermediate Deadly spots threaten the world Over the Wall Bill Ridgway Spirals (non-fiction) Intermediate Life in East Berlin. The Hawkstone Bill Ridgway Spirals Intermediate Philip must destroy the evil invader Morpeth. The Great Trek James Rigg Spirals (non-fiction) Intermediate A journey across Australia Voices in the Dark Jan Carew Spirals Intermediate Something bad is going on among a group of musicians. Ground Zero Chris Culshaw Spirals Intermediate Story of a firefighter on September 11. The Power of the Hawkstone Bill Ridgway Spirals Intermediate Good fighting evil – sequel to the Hawkstone. Hackers David Orme Spirals Intermediate Two young people in Birtain hack into computer systems in the USA. The Dark Shadow Margaret Loxton Spirals Intermediate A Game of Life and Death Anita Jackson Spirals Intermediate The story of a killer. The Actor Anita Jackson Spirals Intermediate An odd story of how Alex became an actor. Death Comes to the Circus Jan Carew Spirals Intermediate The fortune-teller sees something she doesn’t want to see. S.O.S. John Townsend Spirals Intermediate Nightmare at sea. Beware the Morris Minor John Townsend Spirals Intermediate The Morris Minor has a chilling past – is it too late to break the curse? Lost in Alaska Bill Ridgway Spirals (non-fiction) Intermediate A 3-day journey takes 2 months. Kingdom of the Man-eaters John Townsend Spirals (non-fiction) Intermediate 2 man-eating tigers have killed 140 people in 18 months. Soulmates Bill Ridgway Spirals Intermediate Everyone thinks Debbie is mad talking to her imaginary friend. Jimmy Rocket David Walke Spirals Intermediate Footprints in the Sand Jan Carew Spirals Intermediate A modern day ghost story Clint Eastwood Live Wire Real Lives Intermediate Non-fiction Marilyn Monroe Live Wire Real Lives Intermediate Non-fiction Adolf Hitler Live Wire Real Lives Intermediate Non-fiction The Chosen One Peter Leigh Live Wire Sci-Fi Intermediate Adam has been chosen to save the world but from what and how to do it? Football Clones Brandon Robshaw Live Wire Sci-Fi Intermediate Paul loves football but there is one drawback – the clones! The Tourist Brandon Robshaw Live Wire Sci-Fi Intermediate Zob and Queg are from another planet – will they be able to blend in? Froggie woz here x2 Iris Howden Live Wire Chillers Intermediate Alex is a grave digger, his only problem is a kid called Froggie. Mill View and the Bonfire Sarah Woodcock Live Wire chillers Intermediate Shocked to Death C.J.Anderton LDA High stakes adventures Last Train Home Frances Usher Ginn Impact Horror Screen Eleven Frances Usher Ginn Impact Teen Life Worrying Sounds Maria Beard Rainbow Reading Flood Richard Parker Inner Ring Hipsters King – a play Jon Blake Heinemann Will success go to Simon’s head? Arcade Games – a play x2 Jon Blake Ginn Impact Plays

3 06 April 2018 Jason – Quest for the Golden Fleece Limke/Seeley Graphic Universe Intermediate A Greek Myth – graphic novel format Superheroes Frances Ridley Snapshots Intermediate Graphic style book Star Trek – The Gorn Crisis Anderson/Moesta Paramount Comics Intermediate Graphic novel format Loveless A Kin of Homecoming Azzarello Vertigo Intermediate American western comic book Go Turbo Football Tom Palmer Franklin Watts Intermediate Graphic style book Follow Me x2 Sheila O’Flanagan Quick Reads Advanced Romantic tale of a career girl, a handsome stranger and chips. My Dad’s a Policeman x2 Cathy Glass Quick Reads Advanced One boy’s desperate efforts to keep his family together. Strangers on the 16:02 x3 Priya Basil Quick Reads Advanced A very ordinary train journey goes horribly wrong. Life’s too Short x2 Various Quick Reads Advanced True stories about life at work. A Day to Remember Fiona Phillips Quick Reads Advanced A romantic comedy about love, loyalty and limos. Star Sullivan Maeve Binchy Quick Reads Advanced She just wanted everyone to be happy, then Laddy moved in next door. Full House Maeve Binchy Quick Reads Advanced Sometimes the people you love most are the hardest to live with. Jack and Jill x2 Lucy Cavendish Quick Reads Advanced The disturbing tale of a young boy and his devoted sister. Clouded Vision Linwood Barclay Quick Reads Advanced A chilling story of double-dealing, violence and murder. Men at Work Mike Gayle Quick Reads Advanced A sweet, funny story about love and work. Twisting the Truth Judy Waite Quick Reads Advanced Elsa lies about being kidnapped, then a girl is kidnapped for real. The Perfect Holiday Cathy Kelly Quick Reads Advanced Lives are changed forever on a flight back from holiday. Kung Fu Trip x2 Benjamin Zephaniah Quick Reads Advanced A crazy martial arts adventure. Happy Families Adele Parks Quick Reads Advanced A story about the ups and downs of love, marriage and family. Screw it, Let’s do it Richard Branson Quick Reads Advanced Learn the secrets of a global icon. East End Tales Gilda O’Neill Quick Reads Advanced Stories about the real East End of London. We won the lottery! Danny Buckland Quick Reads Advanced Real life winner stories. Survive the worst and aim for the best Kerry Katona Quick Reads Advanced Learning positive lessons from bad experiences. Twenty Tales from the War Zone John Simpson Quick Reads Advanced A vivid picture of being a journalist on the front line. Doctor Who – Revenge of the Judoon Terrance Dicks Quick Reads Advanced Doctor Who – Made of Steel x2 Terrance Dicks Quick Reads Advanced Doctor Who – The Silurian Gift Mike Tucker Quick Reads Advanced Doctor Who – Magic of the Angels Jacqueline Rayner Quick Reads Advanced You Killed Me! Keith Gray Quick Reads Advanced Burning Ambition Allen Carr Quick Reads Advanced One man’s quest to cure the world of smoking. The Poison in the Blood Tom Holland Quick Reads Advanced What was it that killed the Prince of Troy? Greek mythology. The Sun Book of Short Stories Various Quick Reads Advanced A selection of winning stories from a short story competition. Money Magic Alvin Hall Quick Reads Advanced Seven simple steps to true financial freedom. The Book Boy Joanna Trollope Quick Reads Advanced Sometimes it takes a stranger to guess a family secret… The Grey Man Andy McNab Quick Reads Advanced An action thriller from a real-life hero. Woman walks into a Bar Rowan Coleman Quick Reads Advanced A Friday night out with the girls changes Sam’s life for ever….

4 06 April 2018 One Good Turn Chris Ryan Quick Reads Advanced A story from the 1st World War. Blackwater Conn Iggulden Quick Reads Advanced A cold, dark thriller with a twist. Quantum of Tweed Conn Iggulden Quick Reads Advanced Murder for-hire. Life’s New Hurdles Colin Jackson Quick Reads Advanced After athletics, the challenges and joys of starting a whole new life. Dragons Den Various Quick Reads Advanced The stars reveal their personal stories of success and failures. I love Football Hunter Davies Quick Reads Advanced An honest and funny look at why so many of us love footy. A Cruel Fate x2 Lindsey Davis Quick Reads Advanced Based on real events in the English Civil War. Rules for Dating a Romantic Hero Harriet Evans Quick Reads Advanced Is Laura ‘good enough’ for one of the most eligible men in the country? Tackling Life Charlie Oatway Quick Reads Advanced True story of a footballing bad lad made good. The Little One Lynda La Plante Quick Reads Advanced A spooky tale! Hello Mum Bernardine Evaristo Quick Reads Advanced A story of murder and heartbreak Amy’s Diary Maureen Lee Quick Reads Advanced A young woman finds her way in a world at war. Beyond the Bounty Tony Parsons Quick Reads Advanced Mutiny and murder in paradise. Writers’ Voices Judith Krantz Literacy Volunteers NYC Advanced Selected from Dazzle, story of hope and betrayal, heartbreak and love. Theory Test Car Drivers Driving Standards Agency Official car theory test revision questions and answers plus Highway Code. Danger in the Dark Peter Lancett Dark Man (Library) Very Basic The Dark Man is a hero with secret powers who lives in the shadows. The Dark Side of Magic Peter Lancett Dark Man (Library) Very Basic

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