Adventure Books for 1st Graders
Ned Thumps Them!
Ned has a cosy home, golden crops, and a magical Book by his side - but what happens when the sun goes down? Every night, grim things creep across the grass, hissing and snarling in the dark. Ned is tired of hiding under his quilt while thumps and thuds shake the walls. Could a lump of iron and a brave plan finally turn the tables? This decodable reader practises the ’th’ sound in words like ’them,’ ’then,’ ’thinks,’ ’thuds,’ and ‘with.’
Can't Nap, Won't Nap!
Pam is SURE she is a tree, and trees don’t take naps - not ever! Can a girl with leafy green hair really outrun bedtime? Watch Pam zoom past the elm, boss a whole row of trees, and hide in a bush so sneaky even the birds get a fright. But what happens when the path twists and Pam can’t find her way home? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words such as ‘fast,’ ‘held,’ ‘past,’ ‘rest,’ and ‘went.’
Up and Up
Bun the yellow rabbit balloon has one big dream - to float up, up, UP, away from strings and rules and anyone telling him to hold still. But what happens when the sky turns out to be full of swooping birds, scratchy kites, and scary flames? Will Bun ever find someone kind enough to hold his string again? This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘came,’ ‘drove,’ ‘flame,’ ‘rode,’ and ‘home.’
Can Do Hid the Gold
Jill walked into town with nothing but a cow, a frown, and empty pockets - raiders had snatched every last speck of her gold! But what happens when she knocks on the door of the mysterious Dr. Can Do? Can a clever builder with a hammer and a grin really hide treasure so deep that no raider will ever find it? This decodable reader practises VCC/CVCC words including ‘felt,’ ‘gold,’ ‘kept,’ ’task,’ and ‘kind.’
Save Us, Brave Mage!
Every iron golem in Canville has vanished overnight - and without them, who will stand guard when the monsters come crawling out after dark? Can the Mischievous Mage and his friends find pumpkins to build new guardians before sunset? With rocket-powered flights, spooky caves, and a surprise pumpkin-pie baker on a sunny hillside, the race is on! This decodable reader practises silent e words such as ‘woke,’ ‘came,’ ‘brave,’ ‘ripe,’ and ‘smile.’
Gran Made That Up!
Jill races to Gran’s house, where books fill every shelf and a black cat blinks hello. Today Gran says Jill gets to choose the story - but will Gran read what’s actually on the page, or sneak in her own wild, made-up bits again? Can Jill catch her in the act this time, and what surprise might Jill add herself? Curl up and find out! This decodable reader practises the th phonogram in words like ’this,’ ‘both,’ ’thinks,’ ’three,’ and ’through.’
Quick, Ned!
Ned wants to build the greatest gear ever, but the best stuff needs diamonds - and diamonds hide deep, deep down in the dark. Can Ned dodge the spiders skittering from every crack? Can he outsmart the rattling bones and cross a lake of bubbling lava without a single slip? With his trusty pickaxe and a very nervous Book, Ned is about to find out. This decodable reader practises the ck phonogram in words such as ‘pick,’ ‘stacks,’ ‘quick,’ ‘brick,’ and ‘check.’
Zom Catches Lunch
Zom has a list, and right at the top is one big word: SEAFOOD! But have you ever tried to grab a slippery cod with your bare hands? Or tiptoed up to a spiky pufferfish? When Zom dives deep into the shimmering blue, he discovers that catching lunch is much trickier than it looks - and that something amazing might be waiting far below. This decodable reader practises the ‘ch’ sound in words like ‘catch,’ ‘chomp,’ ‘munches,’ and ’torch.’
Crash in the Mine
Deep in a glittering cave full of pink crystals, Jill is hunting for gems with her trusty pickaxe and shiny armor. But what happens when the ground gives way and zombies come rushing from the shadows? Can one brave miner fight her way back to the surface - and will she remember why she came down here in the first place? This decodable reader practises the sh sound in words like ‘crash,’ ‘rush,’ ‘fresh,’ and ‘shine.’
Bones in the Dark!
Deep in the dark, twisty woods, Ned is hopelessly lost - and something bony is creeping closer through the trees! Can Ned dodge the skeleton’s arrows, find a hiding spot behind a thick trunk, and land one perfect shot before his luck runs out? What happens when a whole pack of grinning skeletons steps out of the shadows? A spooky, thrilling adventure for brave young readers! This decodable reader practices the ck sound in words like ‘quick,’ ‘stuck,’ ’thick,’ ‘pack,’ and ‘crack.’