Boffin Boy
The Boffin Boy series is designed for struggling readers aged 10–14, with the reading age pitched a couple of years below the content level, to ensure that they're interesting while remaining readable. The difficulty increases slightly from series one to two to help readers progress.
The use of speech bubbles and a simplified Manga style ensure that while the books have simple language and low word counts, they are ideal for older readers. The first books in the series have a reading age of 6-7 and the second six have a higher reading age of 8–9.
The Boffin Boy books all feature Rick Storm, an extremely clever 14 year old who is only interested in science. When his father is killed he vows to use his scientific skills to fight evil – as Boffin Boy!