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Reading book for year 8 for a very reluctant 12 year old

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Remmy123 · 03/09/2021 07:55

My son needs a book for back to school. He hasn't finished one book in 2 years so very reluctant!!

Can anyone recommend a gripping book that isn't too long?

Thanks so much

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00100001 · 03/09/2021 08:18

Graphic novels?

AvocadoPlant · 03/09/2021 08:18

Would he listen to an audio book instead?

DS2 has never really read a book for pleasure but will happily listen to audio books. Still got good grades in his English GCSEs before taking Science A-levels and Degree.

Dilbertian · 03/09/2021 08:13

What interests him and does he find reading difficult?

The Mr Gumm books are funny and clever. They look like standard paperbacks but generally have very little text on each page.

The Alex Rider books are James-Bond-for-children. My boys loved them.

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