By Tamar Reis-Frankfort (author)
"Action-packed, chapter stories to target older readers"
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Each series in the PhonicBooks Catch-Up Readers collection contains a selection of ten stories, each one focusing on different CVC words and containing a contents page, chapters, a vocabulary list of words used and at the bottom of each page, any new or multisyllable words are split up into manageable syllables for the reader. There is also a page headed ‘reading practice’ to help reinforce the target phoneme.
This is the first in the talisman series which features 10 books about a boy called Zak, who lives with his grandpa on the death of his parents. He has a lucky magical talisman, which gives him superpowers but also makes him a target to others who might want to possess it too.
All these books are well written and illustrated, but also very clearly marked with the relevant CVC and CVCC levels and targeted phoneme making them accessible to teachers and assistants hunting for appropriate and suitable reading material.
Having so many stories in each series will appeal to children who love an adventure to continue, but it also provides consistency and breadth of reading within the same level of ability. A very reliable resource for the classroom.
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Zak’s adventures begin when his Grandpa gives him a talisman with special powers. From this day on, Zak’s life is never the same again.
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Starting with the sound ‘ae’, each of the 10 books in the first series introduces one phoneme and its alternative spellings. Shares the same phonic progression as the Rescue Series and can be used in parallel.
Progress to Titan’s Gauntlets with more alternative vowel, consonant spellings and common Latin Suffixes and then move to our Talisman 2 Series which introduces further alternative vowel, consonant spellings, and common Latin suffixes.
Available on the Accelerated Reader programme.
“The Talisman 1 series is perfect for my lower second grade readers. The books cover all of the phonics they need with repeated practice.” B.C. Romano, Teacher
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Talisman and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Talisman features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Reading Scheme, Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills, Grammar, Spelling & Literature, Educational: Language, literature and literacy, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Talisman was written by Tamar Reis-Frankfort and published by DK
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