Talisman Series is an exciting fresh start for older pupils who need to learn the Phonic Code.
Series 1:
The first series of 10 books introduces the vowel sounds and their alternative spellings (following Phase 5 of the 'Letters and Sounds' programme).
Each title has 16 pages in full colour. Original, striking and motivating illustrations and stories will appeal to struggling or reluctant readers. With a reading practice page, vocabulary page and multisyllable words split for the reader, these highly-decodable books ensure reading success.
Each book presents the alternative spellings for one of the following vowel sounds: 'ae', 'ee', 'oe', 'er', 'ow/oi'
Series 2:
Another 10 books in this outstanding series for older reluctant readers, covering phase 5 of Letters and Sounds, including all the "sh" final syllable sound alternative spellings (ture, tion, tial etc.).
On his 14th birthday, Zak is called to the quest again...
Interest Age: 8-14 years.
Workbooks for both series are available. They are based on the stories and offers a comprehensive programme of work for teachers and teacher assistants.