Escape from the Dark

One of a series of reading books for children and young adults aged 11 and over who are struggling to read.

Dark Man is a fiction series for older children and young adults who have a reading age of approximately 5 to 8. Each book features the character Dark Man, a shadowy, brooding loner who shuns society, living in the shadows. Recruited to play a part in a secret, cataclysmic struggle between good and evil, his continued mission is to seek out an artefact, a Golden Cup, which can channel limitless power and energy. Opposed to him, and also seeking to find this cup of power, is a sinister and corrupt organisation, The Shadow Masters.

Product Code: ISBN: 9781841674162

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Key Stage 1: 5 to 7 yrs
Key Stage 2: 7 to 11 yrs
Key Stage 3: 11 to 14 yrs
Key Stage 4: 14 to 16 yrs

The book has a strong plot to engage the reader, however reluctant, and features dark evocative illustrations. The simple, carefully written text (under 400 words) focuses on the most common words, providing access for even the poorest readers.

In Escape from the Dark the Dark Man meets a girl who brings him a note. The girl is being followed and she needs help. The Dark Man must act quickly. Software and teacher's support materials are also available.

Reading age 5 - 7 Interest age teenage to young adult

Format: Book 36 pages 129 x 198mm