Dark Man
The Dark Man books are a phenomenon. This is by far the most successful series of books for engaging older, very reluctant readers. It’s been acclaimed around the world and has acquired a well-deserved reputation for succeeding where other series have failed.
To view samples of some of our Dark Man books, head here.
There are now 30 books in the series (plus accompanying workbooks), offering progression from a very low starting level (just 200 words a book to begin with). Dark Man offers older readers strong, atmospheric storylines combined with powerful black and white illustrations.
- Short, focused texts accompanied by sinister, atmospheric illustrations
- The stories hint at horror but have no difficult content
- Easy-to-read but ‘grown-up’ font, increasing the ‘cool’ factor
- Consistently voted into the top ten ‘What Kids Are Reading’ polls, carried out by Dundee University
- Sets 1 and 2 are lower level reads; Sets 3 and 4 are higher level, offering progression
- Six plays allow readers with different abilities to work together, taking on appropriate roles
- Winner of an Educational Resources Award.
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The Face in the Dark Mirror
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674117
AR Book Level: MY+ 1.9 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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Fear in the Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674124
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.1 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Dark Waters of Time
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674131
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.5 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Dark Side of Magic
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674148
AR Book Level: MY+ 1.8 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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Danger in the Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674155
AR Book Level: MY+ 1.7 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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Escape from the Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674162
AR Book Level: MY+ 1.7 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Dark Dreams of Hell
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674186
AR Book Level: MY+ 2 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Dark Never Hides
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674193
AR Book Level: MY+ 1.7 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Shadow in the Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674209
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.3 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Dark Glass
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674216
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.4 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99