Fully Booked is a series of fiction and non-fiction for readers in KS3 who need reading practice in phonics and decoding skills. The paperback format resembles books their peers are reading, while the shorter length will help students gain confidence and make progress. They can be read in class or at home and are supported by free teacher notes.

Zayn is playing his game, trying to reach Level 50, when a power cut stops everything. Suddenly, the game’s gatekeeper – a fierce bear – appears in his room! Tired of being the bad guy, the bear offers to help. They spend the day training and having fun in Zayn’s garden, and soon, Zayn forgets all about the game.

This is a fantasy story.

The focus sounds covered are: /ai/ ay, a-e, ey /ee/ ea /igh/ i-e, i /oa/ o, oe, ow, oul, o-e /oo/ ew, ou, u /ar/ a /ow/ ou /or/ al /ur/ ear, or, ir /e/ ea /oi/ oy /o/ a /air/ ere, ear, are /u/ o, our, o-e.

Free teacher notes for this book are provided on collins.co.uk which will help to develop comprehension skills, vocabulary acquisition and recall – leading to reading success.