A recent trip to the bookstore led me to this book by author Anthony McGowan. I read on the back cover that the book is "super readable" and "dyslexia friendly." I immediately purchased it as well as another book in the series.
Weighing in at only 110 pages, LARK was a fast read. It is definitely low level/high interest with a captivating plot involving brothers and an intense adventure. As far as being dyslexia friendly, the font reads comfortably and the slightly increased white space no doubt works well for readers.
Nicky and Kenny have had a tough time in life. Their father used to drink which resulted in their mother leaving them to make a new life. Things are a bit better now that a woman named Jenny has helped get their father sober.
Nicky and Kenny are embarking on a hike in a nearby wilderness area. The weather is iffy, but they are sure they can complete the trek in plenty of time. Unfortunately, that is not what happens. Although Nicky is the younger brother, Kenny has mental challenges and relies on his younger sibling's decision making. As the weather deteriorates, Nicky takes a fall to the bottom of a gorge. He is sure he has a broken leg, so he sends Kenny off with instructions to get help. Will Kenny be able to find help before Nicky is overtaken by the cold and his injuries?
I will definitely be reading the next book PIKE and will be recommending the books to those who teach young adults, especially those with reading challenges.
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