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The Night Raid by Caroline Lawrence (view source)
Revision as of 11:21, 20 September 2020
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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. Even people who are not dyslexic will find that all these factors make reading easier.
This book is written to have a reading age of eight but an interest age in the teens. There’s a very dark side to this story (Caroline Lawrence does not patronise her readers by toning down the slaughter) which requires the maturity of the teen although I wouldn't like to set an upper age limit. But are teens and adults going to want to be seen reading the book? Well, there's a 'dyslexia friendly' 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 knows her stuff. 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 [[Queen of the Silver Arrow by Caroline Lawrence]].
If you’re looking for something dyslexia -friendly for the same age group then we can recommend [[Klaus Vogel and the Bad Lads by David Almond and Vladimir Stankovic]]. For another take on the ancient Greeks have a look at [[Home is the Hunter by Helen MacInnes]].
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