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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Destiny in the Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674223
AR Book Level: MY+ 1.4 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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Change in the Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841679846
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.2 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Demon in the Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841679853
AR Book Level: MY+ 1.7 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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Fire in the Dark Woods
Paperback, Ebook
9781841679860
AR Book Level: MY+ 1.8 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Dark Trap
Paperback, Ebook
9781841679877
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.6 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Dark Scroll
Paperback, Ebook
9781841679884
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.4 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Dark Realm of Screams
Paperback, Ebook
9781841679891
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.1 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £4.99
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The Dark Fire of Doom
Paperback, Ebook
9781841674179
AR Book Level: MY+ 1.6 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 5 - 6 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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The Dark Machine
Paperback, Ebook
9781841676012
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.9 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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The Dark Words
Paperback, Ebook
9781841676029
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.6 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99