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Barrington Stoke believes in stories. When a reader is hooked on a story, his reading ability improves. He reads more fluently, because he wants to read! Struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers don't need boring books in childish language - they need the best stories they can get. And that's why award-winning publisher Barrington Stoke publish stories by some of the best children's authors in the world. We have a lot of ways to make it easier for your child to read but it all starts with a good story.

Comedy, ghost stories, real-life drama, fascinating facts or thrilling adventure: there's a Barrington Stoke book that will keep your child turning the pages.

Read about what teachers and parents say about Barrington Stoke. To find out about why our books are so special please visit the About Us page.

Visit our new Dyslexia Information page.

Dyslexia Friendly Classroom - free leaflet available now

Click here to download our new 8 page booklet, packed with expert advice and information about creating a dyslexia friendly classroom - produced in conjunction with The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, Dyslexia Action and The British Dyslexia Association.

Latest News 

Them and Us on YoungMinds Longlist

Them and Us on YoungMinds Longlist

'Them and Us' has been longlisted for the YoungMinds Book Award.
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Night Hunger Wins Award

Night Hunger Wins Award

'Night Hunger' by Alan Gibbons voted best Short Novel in the Hackney School Short Novels Awards.
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The Return of Johnny Kemp Wins Two Awards

The Return of Johnny Kemp Wins Two Awards

'The Return of Johnny Kemp' has won both the Braustone Book Award and the Leicester Our Best Book Award.
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Killer Clone wins Award!

Killer Clone wins Award!

Congratulations to Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore! Killer Clone has won the Southwark Book Award.
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Book Factor Winners

Book Factor Winners

Winners of the Book Factor Project attended a special launch ceremony in Liverpool.
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Special Needs London

Special Needs London

Visit the Barrington Stoke stand at the Special Needs London Exhibition!
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