Reading Age 6-7, Interest Age 12-15, Word Count 500-600

Due to be published Spring 2015

We are delighted to announce a brand new horror series for teenagers called Dark Reads! We've listened to lots of teachers regarding the needs of their students, and therefore, by popular request, these bite-sized tales are aimed specifically at teenagers with a very low reading age.

We know that reading can be a daunting activity for some, and it is our aim that this series makes reading an accessible and enjoyable experience – not merely a task to be completed.

We've also worked hard to ensure that our readers do not feel patronised by the low word counts and simple language in these books; rather that they are gripped by the tense plotlines and chilled by the eerie events appropriate for their age group. To further grab the interest of reluctant readers, each title has the look and feel of a 'real' book, accompanied by exciting two-tone illustrations - much like a graphic novel.

Many of our Dark Reads are based on great classics or famous monsters - from a modern day Dorian Gray to a Zombie attack on a cruise ship! Send your reluctant readers into our world!

Check back regularly as we reveal info about each title one-by-one. We've got some new faces as well as some old favourites and we hope you love their stories as much as we do!