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 Dark Candle
Paperback, Ebook
9781841676036
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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Dying for the Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841676043
AR Book Level: MY+ 3.4 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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Killer in the Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841676050
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.8 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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The Day is Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841676067
AR Book Level: MY+ 2.8 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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The Dark River
Paperback, Ebook
9781841677453
AR Book Level: UY 3.3 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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The Bridge of Dark Tears
Paperback, Ebook
9781841677460
AR Book Level: UY 3 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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The Past is Dark
Paperback, Ebook
9781841677477
AR Book Level: UY 3.5 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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Playing the Dark Game
Paperback, Ebook
9781841677484
AR Book Level: UY 3.1 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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The Dark Music
Paperback, Ebook
9781841677491
AR Book Level: UY 3.3 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99
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The Dark Garden
Paperback, Ebook
9781841677507
AR Book Level: UY 3.3 Interest Age: 13 - 18 Years old Reading Age: 7 - 8 Years old More InfoStarting at: £5.99