Barrington Stoke Books

About

Barrington Stoke is an independent publishing company that specialises in accessible books. Designed to be dyslexia-friendly, their books are all printed with a particular font and off-white paper and larger spacing. Every child can be a reader, and Barrington Stoke is driven to provide books that match a child's age and not their reading level. Aiming to keep their interest whilst they gradually improve over time. The books are expertly edited to ensure comprehension and accessibility, with shorter novels helping the reader build their confidence. Many authors have worked with Barrington Stoke to publish work specifically for dyslexic readers. These books have also been used to encourage reluctant readers to start reading. Whether they are beginning to read with a parent or want to read independently, Barrington Stoke will have a book to suit their interests. Malorie Blackman Malorie Blackman OBE is a British author and former Children's Laureate. Her work is predominantly aimed at children and young adults. Blackman uses science fiction and dystopian themes to portray important social and racial issues. Barrington Stoke has worked with Malorie Blackman to create more accessible novels for different ages. For younger readers, Ellie and the Cat follows a rude and spoilt girl who is turned into a cat by her Grandma. Ellie must prove to her family that she has changed in order to be turned back into a human. This is aimed at ages 6-7 and contains clear text, which is broken up by illustrations. Why not check out A Dangerous Game for slightly older readers, ages 8+? A Dangerous Game follows Sam, who has sickle-cell anaemia, as he goes on a school trip, but when his friends start taking part in a challenge, Sam wants to prove that he is just as strong as them. This book is an essential read for all ages as it raises awareness of sickle-cell anaemia and the effect it can have on someone. Fans of Malorie Blackman's dystopian novels should check out her novella Robot Girl