Complete Book 1

Little Wandle Code ensures effective reading intervention in early KS3. This tried and tested programme with accompanying resources comprising 10 age-appropriate, levelled and fully decodable anthologies plus 3 workbooks will support all students who are not meeting age-related expectations when they begin secondary school.
On the Edge and Other Stories is the first anthology for the Complete the Codepathway. 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 2 and 3 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 the author

Chris Bradford is the multi-million copy selling author of the Young Samurai, Bodyguard and Jake and Jen series. Renowned for his dynamic author events and his 'method writing' technique, Chris is a black belt martial artist, qualified professional bodyguard and former musician. His life goal is #GettingKidsReading

Product details

• Authors: Chris Bradford, Samantha Montgomerie, Joshua Seigal
• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 11 to 14
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 04.06.2026
• EAN: 9780008790950
• ISBN: 978-0-00-879095-0
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Little Wandle Code
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; NON-CLASSIFIABLE, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Reading Skills, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Interest age: from c 11 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 3 (England and Wales), For National Curriculum Key Stage 3, For secondary education, Stationery and miscellaneous items, Miscellaneous items, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Reading & Phonics, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Hi-Lo, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Readers / Hi-Lo