April 1, 2025
This month, the Content Team has compiled a book list of Hi/Lo titles to support dyslexic readers. These books are Dyslexia friendly, with specialist fonts, layouts and spacing that ensure they are suitable for neurodiverse readers. Want to learn more about how to support students with Dyslexia? Look out for the upcoming Renaissance Space podcast featuring Dyslexia specialist, Dr Helen Ross.
Lottie the Little Wonder by Katherine Woodfine, illustrated by Ella Okstad
LY | Quiz # 270238 | BL 4.2 | Barrington Stoke
Lottie Dod is determined to show that girls can be just as good as sports as boys. After beating her brothers, she eventually goes on to reach the finals of the most important tennis competition of them all.
Porky Pies by Ross Montgomery, illustrated by Marisa Morea
LY | Quiz # 270157 | BL 3.6 | Barrington Stoke
Porky Pies is always telling lies, trying to terrify his brothers and sisters into believing that the Big Bad Wolf is back. But when the biggest fibber in the litter tries to plan his most daring prank yet, the joke is on him this time.
The Birthday Cake Thief by Vashti Hardy, illustrated by Agnes Saccani
LY | Quiz # 270568 | BL 3.3 | Barrington Stoke
Hana has always longed to have a pet of her own. So when a cat turns up at her bedroom window one night, she thinks her dream has come true. But Ace is no ordinary cat. He’s a detective cat who has come to invite Hana to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency, and that’s when the magical adventures begin!
Rescue at Seal Bay by Gill Lewis, illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich
LY | Quiz # 270377 | BL 3.9 | Barrington Stoke
Tia must show visitors to Gull Haven Island how to respect the environment and protect the animals who live there after she sees people carelessly leaving their rubbish strewn about on the beach, upsetting some seals.
The Cabin in the Woods by Dannny Pearson, illustrated by Rika Chan
MY | Quiz # 270317 | BL 3.2 | Badger Publishing
When Sam and Flynn go on a camping trip with their parents, they think it will be the same old story. But then they get lost in the woods and are forced to take shelter in an old, abandoned cabin. As soon as they step inside, they realise that something isn’t quite right.
Charlotte Holmes by Karen Moncrieffe, illustrated by Su Owen
MY | Quiz # 270316 | BL 3.2 | Badger Publishing
Charlotte Holmes notices her surroundings more than other people. She has a sharp eye and a quick mind. When a school laptop goes missing, can Charlotte and her best friend, Jovanna, solve the crime before the police get involved?
Racing Rivals by Beverly Sanford, illustrated by Maggie Roman
MY | Quiz # 270786 | BL 3.6 | Badger Publishing
After Leah Locke wins the online Grid Racer championship, she’s thrown into the real world of racing. Competing in the Junior X series, Leah faces brand new challenges.
Amazing Caves by Rachel Russ
MY | Quiz # 270894 | BL 3.0 | Scholastic, Inc.
This book explores how caves are formed.
Amazing Animals by Jilly Hunt
MY | Quiz # 270893 | BL 3.2 | Scholastic, Inc.
This book celebrates the actions of different life-saving animals.
The List by Keith Gray
MY+ | Quiz # 270368 | BL 4.3 | Barrington Stoke
Denny is having to move away with his mum. He’s made a list of wrongs to right before he goes and asks his best friend, Jake, to help him complete it.
Too Nice by Sally Nichols
MY+ | Quiz # 270260 | BL 3.2 | Barrington Stoke
Abby is used to it being just her and her dad at home, but now her dad’s girlfriend, Jen, is moving in and everything is changing.
Northern Soul by Phil Earle
MY+ | Quiz # 244660 | BL 4.1 | Barrington Stoke
Marv’s fourteen and his life is simple. There’s football, and his best mate, Jimmy. Nothing else matters until a new girl at school called Carly crashes into his life.
A Sudden Storm by Bali Rai, illustrated by David Shephard
UY | Quiz # 244503 | BL 3.4 | Barrington Stoke
It’s Arjan’s 16th birthday, and he’s celebrating with his mates. But the night comes to a dramatic and violent end when Arjan is targeted by a group of racist thugs.
Brock by Anthony McGowan
UY | Quiz # 224874 | BL 4.4 | Barrington Stoke
Follow Nicky’s struggles as he tries to look after his brother Kenny in the absence of his mum and dad. Both their lives are changed forever when they witness a terrible act of destruction.
Great Expectations: A Retelling by Tanya Landman
UY | Quiz # 270449 | BL 4.9 | Barrington Stoke
Orphaned as baby, Pip is raised by his sister to live the simple life of a blacksmith’s boy. But a chance encounter and a visit to a ruined mansion set him on a different path.
The Big Ask by Simon James Green, illustrated by Mallory Heyer
UY | Quiz # 270314 | BL 4.2 | Barrington Stoke
Harvey is popular and has been in a relationship for years. Alfie is not popular and has been single forever. When Summer dumps Harvey, no one is expecting Alfie to ask Harvey out.
To find more hi/lo books, use Bookfinder’s advanced search page. There, you can search by the topic “Dyslexia Friendly”. Are we missing any? You can request titles using the Suggest Quizzes page. Happy reading!