Phonic Books the Fact Files 3: Alternative Vowel Spellings

Learn how to read with truly decodable nonfiction for older readers in need of support to build reading confidence, while learning more about the world around them.

This learn-to-read series for 9-12 year-olds comprises 10 truly decodable nonfiction books for older readers who can read consonant blends and some alternative spellings for vowel sounds.

Thrilling stories are packed with facts on high-interest topics that will appeal to older readers, taking them from split vowel spellings to R-controlled vowel sounds.

For example:
Book 1: ay, ai, a, a-e, ea, ey
Book 2: ee, ea, y, e, ie, e-e, ei
Book 3: ow, oa, o, oe, o-e
Book 4: er, ir, ur, or, ear
Book 5: ow, ou & oi, oy
Book 6: oo, ue, u-e, ew, ou, u
Book 7: igh, ie, i-e, i, y
Book 8: aw, awe, a, au, al, ough
Book 9: air, are, ear, ere, eir
Book 10: ar

Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, blending, spelling and comprehension can be found in Phonic Books The Fact Files 3 Activities.

The Fact Files 3 shares the same phonic progression as Talisman 1 and Rescue and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills.

This beginner reader series features:

• Truly decodable text to allow independent reading, ideal for reluctant readers.
• Reading material aimed at children aged 9-12.
• Common split vowel spellings to R-controlled vowel sounds that are gradually introduced in each book.

This pack of 10 decodable books features:

• â ~How to Use This Bookâ (TM) guidance page, including information about the new sounds introduced, sounds learned from previous books, high-frequency words, and important notes on the sound.
• Nonfiction narrative story pages
• Knowledge builder for reading and spelling practice.
• Word list to go over what they have learned.

What is phonics?

Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specializes in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Phonic Books
Published: 06/02/2026
ISBN: 9798217125883
Pages: 160
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 8.24h x 5.98w x 1.02d