Hi-Lo fiction is perfectly tailored for children whose reading age is lower than their actual age. These are books with a high interest age but a low reading age. An interest age denotes a child’s actual age. For struggling and reluctant readers, this is usually substantially higher than their reading age. Hi-Lo readers mean a child can read titles that are age appropriate for them, but also simple to read.
Build young people’s confidence with short, high-interest, low-ability texts that are specifically designed to be accessible. Highly readable, these type of books provide gripping, age-appropriate stories, packed with dynamic, contemporary illustrations. They are perfect for engaging struggling and reluctant readers, those with English as an additional language and those with dyslexia. The books collated in this reading list spark an interest in reading with pacy storylines, featuring diverse and relatable characters. Browse the list and get the children in your life reading for pleasure with an age appropriate book today, perfect for reluctant, dyslexic and under-confident readers.
