This story was sent it by Adam Sheedy from Co Limerick in Ireland. He decided to write the next instalment of the Talisman series. A great example of how exciting decodable books can get reluctant readers and writers to love stories and get enthused about writing their own! Adam-Sheedy-The-Return-of-the-Dark-Master
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Teacher uses decodable books for older readers to develop writing
A teacher has written in, sharing written work by struggling readers and writers using the Magic Belt, Totem and Talisman series. We very much appreciate this feedback. Below are the samples of work she has sent in. They include a plot summary, a book review, descriptive writing, figurative language, the rewriting of a story and […]
Read MoreHow to get creative writing from the Totem Series
A wonderful teacher sent in pictures of a project she did with an SEN pupil to develop language, vocabulary and creative writing. You can see the display and some examples of written work. Really creative!
Read MoreJosh (8) reviews ‘The Dark Master’ from the Talisman series
Josh (8), writes a review about the last book in the Talisman Series – ‘The Dark Master’ (which introduces – /ar/), in which the Dark Master reveals himself. Scary….
Read MoreChildren suggest new monsters for next Talisman series
We were delighted to receive this letter written by children from Fringford Primary School: “Dear Mrs Tweedie, We are children in Year 3 who go to Fringford school. We wanted to tell you that your books are excellent and that we have really enjoyed Series 1 and 2 of the Talisman books. We would love […]
Read MoreReading results and case studies – call to teachers, Sencos and TAs
To teachers, Sencos and TAs, If you have been using our resources with your pupils, we would love to hear how they have progressed this year. Please send us case studies to post on our blog. Let us know which phonic programme you have been using and which resources worked best for your pupils. The case studies can be very short. We do […]
Read MoreWhat a teacher and her pupils say about the Magic Belt Series
This week, we received the below email from a teacher named Anne, in response to our request for testimonials on the new Magic Belt series. She reported impressive reading progress with her pupils using the Totem and Talisman series.
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If you have used our books with children we would love to have any feedback you have (positive or negative!). Particularly about our two new products – The Dandelion Launchers (aimed at the earliest readers) and Talisman (aimed at older readers).
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