Totem series is an exciting, fresh start for older pupils that builds up their reading skills from CVC (consonant/vowel/consonant) level through to vowel digraphs (Phases 2-5 of Letters and Sounds). This highly-structured, cumulative series includes 12 books which cover the essential phonics foundations that a 'catch-up' reader will need.
It precedes and builds up towards the Talisman Series. Designed to appeal to older reluctant readers with exciting and motivating stories and illustrations.
Book 1 - The Kidnap - CVC, CVCC
Book 2 - The Gift (CVC, CVCC, CCVC)
Book 3 - On the brink of death (CVC, CVCC, CCVCC)
Book 4 - The Shadow on the Cliffs ('sh', 'ch', 'th)
Book 5 - Bad Luck ('ck', 'ng', 'qu', 'wh')
Book 6 - Dangers on the Plain ('ai', 'ay', 'a-e', 'a')
Book 7 - Valley of Fear ('ee', 'ea', 'e', 'y', 'ey')
Book 8 - The Monster Below ('o-e', 'ow', 'oa', 'o')
Book 9 - Murky Waters ('er', 'ir', 'ur')
Book 10 - Danger all around ('ow', 'ou')
Book 11 - Jungle Fright - 'igh', i-e', 'y', 'i')
Book 12 - Hooves! ('oo', 'ew', 'u-e', 'u')
Author: Tami Reis-Frankfort
Publisher: Phonic Books Ltd
Number of Pages: 12 per book
Age category: 8-14
Size: 150x210mm
Attributes: Softback
ISBN nr.: Various
