The Space Race: And Other Stories (Little Wandle Code) - Softcover

Bradman, Tony; Debnam, Mio; Galvin, Lindsay; Jones, Gareth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0008790965 ISBN 13: 9780008790967

Publisher: Collins, 2026

Synopsis

Little Wandle Code provides effective reading intervention for students in early Key Stage 3. This proven program―featuring ten age-appropriate, leveled, fully decodable anthologies and three workbooks―supports students who are not meeting age-related expectations when they begin secondary school.

The Space Race and Other Stories is the second anthology in the Complete the Code pathway. It is designed for students who may have gaps in their phonics knowledge that are partially masked by coping strategies.

This fully decodable anthology includes four texts for Units 4 and 5 in Complete the Code.

Across the program, the anthologies offer structured opportunities for students to practice phonics, broaden their vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, improve reading fluency, and build confidence as independent readers.

Designed to resemble the books their peers are reading, the anthologies feature:

• A variety of content: fiction and nonfiction, covering a broad range of text types, genres, and well-known authors
• Leveled practice: stories with varied word counts, lengths, and complexity, allowing flexibility, choice, and sufficient practice
• Engaging visuals: a mix of illustration and photographic styles to motivate KS3 readers

The anthologies are fully integrated into the Little Wandle Code program and are supported by teacher and text notes available through the Little Wandle Code subscription.

About this title

About the Author

Tony Bradman began his career in the music press before joining Parents magazine in 1979, where he launched their highly successful children’s book pages and, in 1985, the Best Books for Babies Award. He became a full-time children’s author in 1987, and by 1992 he was among the top twenty most-borrowed children’s authors in UK public libraries. Since then, he has built a long and distinguished career writing for young readers across many genres and age groups.

Mio Debnam is the author of numerous books―from picture books to novels―and serves as a Regional Advisor for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She is also a wife, mother, and devoted tummy-rubber to her blind pup, Alfie. Mio loves crafting stories and sharing strange and fascinating facts with readers of all ages.

Lindsay Galvin writes for middle grade, teen, and adult audiences. A qualified teacher with more than twenty years of experience, she enjoys visiting schools to talk about reading and writing. Lindsay is also a tutor, mentor, and staff writer for @WriteMentor, where she supports emerging authors and provides manuscript services. She currently lives on the south coast of England with her three boys, two cats, and one lively puppy.

Gareth P. Jones is an award-winning author and performer who has written more than forty-five books for children of all ages, ranging from picture books to older, stranger, and sometimes scarier novels. He is known for his energetic school and festival visits, where he often performs original songs inspired by his books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0008790965
• ISBN 13: 9780008790967
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80