Going for Gold: and Other Stories (Little Wandle Code) - Softcover

Bradford, Chris; Walker, Jonny; Watt, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0008791007 ISBN 13: 9780008791001

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.

Going for Gold and Other Stories is the sixth anthology in the Complete the Code pathway. It is designed for students who may have gaps in their phonics knowledge that are partly masked by coping strategies.

This fully decodable anthology includes four texts spanning Units 12 and 13 in Complete the Code.

Across the anthologies, students have structured opportunities to practice phonics, broaden vocabulary, develop comprehension, improve 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, representing a wide range of text types, genres, and well-known authors
• Leveled practice: stories with varied word counts, lengths, and complexity to provide flexibility, choice, and sufficient practice
• Appealing visuals: a range of illustration and photographic styles to motivate and engage 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

Chris Bradford is the multi-million–copy bestselling author of the Young Samurai, Bodyguard, and Jake and Jen series. Known for his high-energy school events and his immersive “method writing” approach, Chris brings authenticity to his stories through real-world experience: he is a black-belt martial artist, a qualified professional bodyguard, and a former musician. His mission is simple and unwavering―#GettingKidsReading.

Jonny Walker spends his time writing children’s books about mythology, trees, and geese. When he isn’t doing that, he’s usually in a school somewhere, passionately (and loudly) talking about mythology, trees, and geese. If he isn’t doing that, he’s probably wandering around London with a cup of coffee―or at home eating far too many cookies and singing 1980s songs until his neighbors lose patience. His work blends humor, curiosity, and boundless imagination, inviting young readers to explore the strange and wonderful corners of the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0008791007
• ISBN 13: 9780008791001
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80