The Space Race and Other Stories: Complete the Code Anthology 2 (Little Wandle Code) - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0008790965 ISBN 13: 9780008790967

Publisher: Collins, 2026

Synopsis

Little Wandle Code ensures effective reading intervention in early KS3. It is an all-in-one, fully resourced phonics intervention and assessment programme, accompanied by 10 age-appropriate fully decodable anthologies and 3 workbooks, to support students who are not meeting age-related expectations when they begin secondary school.

The Space Race and Other Stories is the second anthology for the Complete the Code pathway. It is designed for students who may have gaps in their phonic knowledge which might be masked by coping strategies.

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

The anthologies enable students to practise the code, broaden their vocabulary, develop comprehension, improve fluency, and motivate independent reading.

Designed to look like the books their peers are reading, the anthologies include:

• A variety of content: fiction and non-fiction, featuring a wide range of text types, genres, and well-known authors
• Levelled practice: stories with varied word counts, length and complexity to provide sufficient practice, flexibility and choice
• Appealing visuals: a range of illustration and photographic styles to motivate and engage KS3 readers.

The anthologies are fully integrated within the Code programme and are supported by teacher and text notes available from the Little Wandle Code subscription.

About this title

About the Authors

Tony Bradman is a hugely prolific author with a particular passion for bringing history to life for young people. His middle grade novels Viking Boy and Anglo- Saxon Boy are particularly popular with schools, and his Barrington Stoke novella Bruno and Frida won in the 7–10 category of the Young Quills Awards 2023.

Mio Debnam is the author of many books from picture books to novels, and a Regional Advisor of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She’s also a wife, mother and chief tummy-rubber for her blind pup, Alfie.

Mio loves spinning stories, and sharing strange and fascinating facts with readers of all ages.

Lindsay Galvin is an author writing for middle grade, teen and adults. She’s a qualified teacher with 20 years experience, and loves to visit schools. Lindsay is also a @writementor tutor, mentor and staff writer, and provides manuscript services. She currently lives on the south coast with three boys, two cats and one puppy.

My name is Gareth P Jones. I am an award-winning author and performer. I have written over 45 books for children of all ages, ranging from picture books to older,
stranger, and sometimes scarier novels. I also spend a lot of time visiting schools and festivals where I sing songs about my books.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0008790965
• ISBN 13: 9780008790967
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64