The Island Adventure Series Catch-Up Reading Books are designed to help pupils consolidate their phonics knowledge and develop reading confidence, making them ideal for targeted intervention or group work. This set supports the teaching of alternative vowel spellings, aligning with the phonics progression used in many primary English curricula.

Finn and his sister, Snub, are visting Gran and Grandpa on a remote Scottish island. An accident brings them closer together, but a subsequent calamity is the beginning of an exciting quest.

• Contains 10 engaging storybooks following Finn and Snub’s adventures on a Scottish island

• Each book focuses on specific alternative vowel spellings to reinforce phonemic awareness

• Suitable for primary school pupils needing additional phonics support

• Can be used alongside other Phonic Books series for flexible teaching

• Supports reading, spelling, and comprehension skills

• Book 1: Saving the Day (ay, ai, a, a-e, ea, ey)
• Book 2: Sea Change (ee, ea, y, e, ie, e-e, ei)
• Book 3: Coast to Coast (ow, oa, oe, o-e, o)
• Book 4: A World Away (er, ir, ur, or, ear)
• Book 5: Sounds and Shadows (ow, ou & oi, oy)
• Book 6: A Shrewd Route (oo, ue, u-e, ew, ou, u)
• Book 7: An Amazing Find (igh, ie, i-e, i, y)
• Book 8: Awesome Morning (a, aw, awe, au, al, ough)
• Book 9: Don't Be Scared (air, are, ear, ere, eir)
• Book 10: Arty Party (ar)

Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension can be found in Phonic Books Island Adventure Activities.