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Blue Moon by Jenny Oldfield (view source)
Revision as of 08:42, 10 October 2020
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You might be wondering about the low page count. Well the book is dyslexia friendly and is aimed at children who, for whatever reason, are struggling with reading. The paper on which the story is printed is thick so that there's no chance of whatever's on the reverse showing through, which can be a distraction. For the same reason the paper has a matt finish - shiny paper can make reading more difficult - and it has a creamy-yellow colouring which is easier on the eye. The font - one specifically designed by Barrington Stoke - is double spaced and not justified (so you don't lose your place quite so easily). Even people who are not dyslexic - and particularly reluctant readers - will find that all these factors make reading easier.
This book has a reading age of eight and an interest age of eight to twelve and you could probably extend this into the early teens. But are early teens and upper tweens going to want to be seen reading the book? Well, there's a 'super readable' sticker on the cover which peels off easily and there is then nothing to distinguish this from a book published by a mass-market publisher. The cover is stunning and the author is well known and respected. What's not to like? I'd like to thank the publishers for sending a copy to the Bookbag. We also have a review of [[Storm Cloud by Jenny Oldfield]].
If this book appeals then we can recommend another dyslexia-friendly book from Jenny Oldfield: [[Bright Star by Jenny Oldfield|Bright Star]] which is also set in the Rockies, only this time it's not a country girl having to go to the city, but a city girl on the ranch.