The Legend of St Edmund

WOW! Fiction books are designed to help students aged 9+ with reading, featuring Hi-Lo books with dyslexia-friendly features and a range of reading ages and interests. The Gold band has a reading age of 6.5 years and an interest age of up to 14 years, with bite-sized chunks, easy-to-read font, and carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing. The whole banded series offers progressively levelled books in Turquoise, Purple, Gold, White, Lime and Brown bands, with 5 books offering plenty of practice at each level.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2023
Publisher: Badger Publishing

Young Edmund, the new King of England, strives to provide for his people and bring peace and prosperity to his kingdom. However, his reign is soon disrupted by Viking raids on his shores. Edmund must confront the threat and decide whether to fight back or surrender his kingdom. Based on the legend from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, this is a thrilling tale of friendship, betrayal, and the supernatural.

The WOW! Fiction series of Hi-Lo books for students aged 9+ includes books for reading ages 6-11 years and features dyslexia-friendly features to support pupils' reading. The Gold band books have a reading age of 6.5 years and an interest age of up to 14 years. The books are printed on off-white paper with an easy-to-read font and text separated into bite-sized chunks, with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing to reduce visual stress. While the books have instantly appealing characters and gripping storylines, the language and sentence structure are intentionally written to support students who are reading behind their chronological age. The whole banded series offers progressively levelled books in Turquoise, Purple, Gold, White, Lime, and Brown bands, with 5 books offering plenty of practice at each level to consolidate learning and develop fluency before moving on.

In the story, Edmund faces many challenges as he tries to stop the Viking raids. He must gather his troops, negotiate with the Vikings, and use his wisdom and courage to make difficult decisions. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including loyal friends, treacherous enemies, and even a mysterious monk who may hold the key to defeating the Vikings.

The story is filled with action, adventure, and suspense. Edmund must use all of his skills and resources to protect his kingdom and his people. He must also face his own fears and doubts, as he realizes that the Viking raids may be more than he can handle.

Despite the challenges, Edmund remains determined to succeed. He knows that his people depend on him, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to protect them. He learns to trust his instincts and to believe in himself, even when the odds are against him.

In the end, Edmund's bravery and determination pay off. He successfully stops the Viking raids and brings peace and prosperity back to his kingdom. He also learns valuable lessons about leadership, friendship, and the importance of never giving up.

The WOW! Fiction series of Hi-Lo books for students aged 9+ is a great way to encourage children to read and develop their reading skills. The books are engaging, accessible, and designed to support students who are reading behind their chronological age. With a wide range of titles and levels, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are a fan of fiction or non-fiction, the WOW! Fiction series is a must-read for anyone who loves to read.

Weight: 98g
Dimension: 148 x 210 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788377393