Fresh Sharper Shades Reading Books is a set of 15 titles originally published as longer version books in the Shades 2.0 series as Fresh Shades. These books offer the same type of fast-paced short stories (just 64pp each) found in the Shades 2.0 series. However, the Sharp Shades stories are illustrated and include simpler language, and a larger font than the original books.They are perfect for older readers who may find longer books too daunting, but who still want the excitement of a great story told with pace and style. Fresh Sharper Shades is ideal for reluctant readers aged 12+ with a reading ages of 8 - 9.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Jill Atkins is a prolific children's author and to date has had 48 books published, for a variety of ages. Jill began her career as a teacher, but her interest in being a children's author saw her successfully complete an MA in Writing for Children at Winchester University. In the past she has lectured part-time on the subject of early childhood, and she is
More about Jill AtkinsDavid Orme is a regular Shades 2.0 author and the author of over 200 books that include fiction, non-fiction, school textbooks, and poetry collections. David specialises in science fiction, although he does venture out from this genre from time to time. He also enjoys diverse and interesting styles of books, particularly graphic novel texts and books for rel
More about David OrmeTish Farrell is a freelance writer, local activist and blogger. She completed a degree in Prehistory and Archaelogy at Sheffield and began her writing career following eight years spent in Africa. Her first book 'Jessicah the Mountain Slayer' won 2nd prize at the 1996 Zimbabwe International Book Fair, while her picture book 'Flame Tree Market' picked up firs
More about Tish FarrellDennis Hamley was born in Kent in the middle of the Second World War, something which he has described as the biggest shaping experience of his life. In his early career, Dennis was a teacher and he also worked in a teacher training college, as well as assisting at the Open University. He retired from the teaching profession in 1992 to become a full-time wri
More about Dennis HamleyHelen Orme is the author of The Siti's Sisters Series as well as part of the Trailblazers, Thunderbolts and Streetwise Series, all published by Ransom. Helen was a teacher for nearly thirty years, working as a SENCO in a large comprehensive school, as an advisory teacher for IT and as teacher-in-charge of a pupil referral unit. She considers these experience
More about Helen OrmeClare Lawrence is an English teacher and author. She has had a number of books published for reluctant readers, as well as many books on the subject of autism, in which she has a particular interest. Clare is currently working on a research PhD in autism and education. Clare lives in Cambridgeshire with her husband and two children (one of whom has autism)
More about Clare LawrenceMary Chapman is a regular Shades 2.0 author who has also written picture books. After attending University College London and Leeds University she taught English in secondary schools. After some years in teaching Mary decided to train as a social worker, and later as a family therapist. In recent years she has achieved her ambition to become a writer. When s
More about Mary ChapmanPenny Bates has worked as a secondary school teacher for fourteen years after gaining an English degree from Nottingham University with first class honours, as well as obtaining a PGCE from University College Worchester. Penny is now the library manager at The Chase Academy after achieving an M.A in Information and Library Studies from the University of Cent
More about Penny BatesBarbara Catchpole taught for over forty years before becoming a full time writer. Her interest in special needs education and disability issues was first sparked by her middle son, who was born profoundly deaf. Barbara has taught as a Special Needs Coordinator and has held leadership positions in several schools, including Academies. She has also worked as S
More about Barbara CatchpoleBorn on the stroke of midnight in a little house in the ancient Roman town of Caesaromagus (Chelmsford), John grew up with a love of stories, the power of words and the magic of plays on the stage. John trained as a secondary school teacher and was first published in 1983. Oodles of years later, he became a full-time writer. He's well known for writing to en
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