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Select your format based upon: 1) how you want to read your book, and 2) compatibility with your reading tool. To learn more about using Bookshare with your device, visit the Help Center.

Here is an overview of the specialized formats that Bookshare offers its members with links that go to the Help Center for more information.

• Bookshare Web Reader - A customized reading tool for Bookshare members offering all the features of DAISY with a single click of the "Read Now" link.
• DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) - A digital book file format. DAISY books from Bookshare are DAISY 3.0 text files that work with just about every type of access technology that reads text. Books that contain images will have the download option of ‘DAISY Text with Images’.
• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
• MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) - Provides audio only with no text. These books are created with a text-to-speech engine and spoken by Kendra, a high quality synthetic voice from Ivona. Any device that supports MP3 playback is compatible.
• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

The Tide Singer

The arrival of a mysterious stranger, a plague of violent storms and whispers of legendary sea people… Can Morwenna discover the connection between them in time to save her home? Eloise Williams skilfully entwines nature and myth in her stunning Barrington Stoke debut.

Fagin's Girl

Fagin’s infamous gang comes to life once again in this exciting Oliver Twist-inspired adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

All to Play For

Lewis loves football more than anything else in the world but his mum doesn't want him to play. They don't have enough money for the kit and she can't forget what happened to Lewis's dad on the pitch. A touching story of loss, family and following your dreams from bestselling author Eve Ainsworth.

Incredible True Stories (Incredible True Stories #3)

Uncover the incredible true story of Howard Carter’s world-changing discovery in this fun and informative retelling of the secrets of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Wolf

Fabulous visceral horror story from bestselling author Tommy Donbavand.

Uniform

A brand new edition of the award-winning story of the victim who stands up for himself, and almost becomes a bully too. With a reading age of 8, it is particularly suitable for reluctant, struggling or dyslexic readers.

The Weather Well (The Griffins Gate #4)

4u2read,Meg and Merlin – Meg and Merlin: Making Friends (4u2read,Meg and Merlin)

When a pony appears in her garden on Meg’s tenth birthday, it feels like all of her wishes have been answered. But is it all too good to be true? Award-winning author Tanya Landman brings a fresh perspective to horse riding stories with a heart-warming new series of friendship and dreaming big.

4u2read – Ted Rules the World (4u2read)

Suddenly the Prime Minister is repeating all of Ted's great ideas like Monday's off for everyone … there's definitely something fishy going on! A hilarious comedy caper from award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

4u2read – All About Ella (4u2read)

Sam is sick, and Ella is sick of Sam … A touching exploration of family love and the challenges of being a younger sibling, from multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls.

Noodle the Doodle (Noodle the Doodle #1)

Chaos ensues when an excitable rescue dog becomes the newest member of the class in this touching tale from bestselling author Jonathan Meres. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

Shakespeare Shake-ups (Shakespeare Shake-ups #3)

Best-behaved Beth is prepared to do whatever it takes to beat her classmates to top student, but villainy comes at a high cost … Bestseller Ross Montgomery returns with a laugh-out-loud, perfectly pitched introduction to Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

The Battle of Cable Street

Political tensions are heightening on the streets of Stepney, and as Oswald Mosley comes to power, Elsie begins to see friendships torn apart … Award-winning author Tanya Landman explores the rise of antisemitic fascism in 1930s London in this gripping new story.

The Clockwork Queen

When her grandmaster father is imprisoned in the dungeons of St Petersburg, Sophie plans to help him escape through an incredible chess-playing automaton called the Clockwork Queen. But will she be able to outwit the Empress herself? A page-turning historical adventure from Cogheart author Peter Bunzl.

Stitched Up

Tricked into working in an illegal garment factory in Hanoi, Hanh's life has become a daily hell. She is desperate to escape – but it's a path fraught with danger … The horrific real-life cost of fast fashion is exposed in this gripping tale of survival from bestselling author Steve Cole.

Hetty and the Battle of the Books

A passionate campaign brings four best friends back together in a fight to save their school library in this heartfelt tale from the bestselling author of Pages & Co.

Picture Perfect

Sonal plans a screen-free camping trip to get her family to spend time together. But a series of hilarious mishaps make her wonder if she’ll ever get the perfect family picture … A hilarious and heartwarming comedy from the author of Anisha, Accidental Detective.

Birdsong

After a devastating accident, a special new friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music through the joyous song of a blackbird nesting near her home. A stunning new novella from Katya Balen, the Carnegie Medal winning author of October, October.

Noodle the Doodle (Noodle the Doodle #3)

It’s Sports Day at Wigley Primary and everyone is excited to take part, including the school’s special pooch, Noodle the Doodle! A charming third serving of fun from bestseller Jonathan Meres.

Super-readable YA – Mind the Gap (Super-readable YA)

Powerful drama of love, loss, family and friendship from a superstar of UK children’s and YA fiction, inspired by a tremendously moving true story.

Sidney And Carrie Have A Party

Sidney and Carrie's friendship is being put to the test. Can Lisa Thompson's uplifting duo learn to compromise in time for their joint birthday party? Best friends Sidney and Carrie are really excited about having a joint birthday party! But excitement turns to disappointment when they can't agree about the invitations, the entertainment or even the kind of cake they'd like to have. Will the birthday party be a disaster or can the two friends find a way to compromise that will make them both happy?

Conkers – Resist: One Girl's Fight Back Against the Nazis (Conkers)

What can one girl do to fight back against the Nazis? Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer shines a light on life under wartime occupation, in a beautifully told story inspired by the childhood of Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn.

Meg and Merlin: Showing Off (Meg and Merlin #2)

A new friend helps Meg to realise that appearances aren’t always what they seem in this exciting new addition to Tanya Landman’s delightful horse-riding series.

Journey Back to Freedom: The Olaudah Equiano Story

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story.

Incredible True Stories (Incredible True Stories #4)

Join the treacherous mission to conquer Earth’s highest peak in David Long’s enthralling retelling of the first expeditions to climb Everest.