Firecracker Books
The Ignite Series
The Ignite Series of Firecracker Books is a new series of hi-lo books for older low-progress readers from MultiLit. The series includes 25 fiction and non-fiction titles for students in Years 4–6 who are struggling to read at the level of their peers. Firecracker Books are suitable for independent or teacher-led reading sessions, home reading and as a compatible supplementary resource for literacy intervention programs such as MacqLit. Find out more about how Firecracker Books can be used alongside MacqLit here.
Check out some samples from the books in The Ignite Series below. All titles will be available on the eLibrary from early June, and printed copies are available to purchase now.
Fiction
Storm in the Desert
Written by Barbara Healy and illustrated by Andrew Grant
Summary: Excitement turns to terror for four friends on a school camping trip. When a dust storm sweeps across the desert, the friends run for their lives.
Page count: 38 pp
The Red Tiger Robbery
Written by Richard Black and illustrated by Jimmy Peacock
Summary: Imagine if you reported a robbery but no one believed you! Jazzy, Eric and Ren are left to solve a crime by themselves.
Page count: 42 pp
The Treetop Times
Written by Julienne Laidlaw, illustrated by Katelin Jaegers
Summary: It’s the school holidays and it’s raining again. Nicco and his friends need a rainy day plan. They decide to start their own newspaper. What neighbourhood stories will they uncover?
Page count: 42 pp
Non-Fiction
Ancient Egypt
Written by Julienne Laidlaw
Summary: Where would you find mysterious mummies, fantastic pharaohs and pointy pyramids? Let’s travel back in time and find out about life in Ancient Egypt.
Page count: 62 pp
That’s a First: Incredible Inventions
Written by Julienne Laidlaw
Summary: Imagine a world without lights, television, phones or cars. Let’s take a look at some of the very first inventions and how they changed people’s lives.
Page count: 50 pp
Animal Migrations
Written by Barbara Healy
Summary: Join us on some of the world’s great animal migrations. We follow six very different animals as they travel far and wide in their quest for survival.
Page count: 54 pp