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Dyslexia Friendly Books
Check out this list of dyslexia-friendly books for children, teens, and adults. These books feature a special dyslexia-friendly font and other dyslexia-friendly features such as heavier off-white paper and increased white space.
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- This book is a decodable early reader from the Whole Phonics series and is recommended by the International Dyslexia Association of Ontario. Three levels are available with 15 books in each level. The books are wonderfully illustrated and have a…
- There are five books in the Meg and Greg series, which is a Two Can Read series. The books are designed for shared reading between a child learning to read and an experienced reader. The stories have special features to help a child with dyslexia or…
- This book, from dyslexia-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke, uses a dyslexia-friendly font, accessible layouts, and off-white or heavier paper to help reduce visual stress. There are 5 books in the "What It Was Like to Be..." series. (Junior…
- Discover the astonishing facts about the Titanic and how it came to a catastrophic end in this illustrated, accessible and riveting account of one of history’s most famous disasters. (Junior Non-Fiction)
- There are seven books in the Here's Hank series, which follows the everyday adventures of second grader Hank Zipzer. The books are written in a special font designed for readers with dyslexia. (Junior Fiction)
- Embark on an action-packed quest with the Greystones as they race to find the lost gold of ancient Hath in this exciting steampunk fantasy adventure from bestselling author Vashti Hardy, published by dyslexia-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke.…
- With a witchfinder skulking about town, gifted healer Ann and a young Isaac Newton must be careful not to draw too much attention in this high-stakes story from Lindsay Galvin, published by dyslexia-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke. (Junior…
- Ellie battles feelings of anxiety about school that she can’t explain in this sensitively told tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth, published by dyslexia-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke. (Teen Fiction)
- This teen book follows the misadventures of Pete, a teen who takes his pranks too far and gets suspended from school. This book uses a dyslexia-friendly slab-serif font. (Teen Fiction)
- This edition is Charles Dickens' classic novel retold by Carnegie Medal-winning Author Tanya Landman. From dyslexia-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke. (Teen Fiction)
- Carnegie Medal winner Tanya Landman delivers a terrifyingly enthralling and truly accessible retelling of Bram Stoker’s legendary Gothic horror novel. From dyslexia-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke. (Teen Fiction)
- A gripping and gruesome retelling of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein brought to life for a new generation of readers by Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman. From dyslexia-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke. (Teen Fiction)
- The complete and unabridged dyslexia-friendly edition of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s renowned tragedy of “two star-crossed lovers” who meet amidst an age-old feud between their families. (Adult)
- The complete and unabridged dyslexia-friendly edition of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s dark tragedy that blends the supernatural with prophecy, ambition and murder. (Adult)
- This book is a dyslexia-friendly, unabridged edition of George Orwell’s masterpiece, in a format accessible to all readers. It has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. (Adult Fiction)
- A dyslexia-friendly, unabridged edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s timeless classic, in a format accessible to all readers, including a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock. (Adult Fiction)
- A dyslexia-friendly, unabridged edition of John Steinbeck’s timeless classic, in a format accessible to all readers, including a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock. (Adult Fiction)
- Lecturing to a carefully selected audience, Dr. Watson recounts the unravelling of this impossible riddle after he and The Great Detective are summoned to Stockholm. The King of Sweden has been spotted in several cities on the same day, many miles…
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