Off Beat (Graphic Reluctant Reader)

Description

Tash wants to take part in Clash of the Bands, but her band throw her out. She decides to start her own band, called Off Beat. Will she get to Clash of the Bands or will her band never find their sound?

Lisa Wiley is a concept artist and illustrator. Lisa works in video games and children's books industry; making people smile and feel good is what I love to do. I love bright colors, happy atmospheres, and magic! Lisa was born and raised in Hawaii and has lived in many different places including Southern California, Australia, Seattle, and upstate New York. Currently, Lisa is back in Southern California with her husband, their corgi, two fluffy kitties, and a lot of plants. Illustrator of: Off Beat!

'The Graffix readers are engaging, short, comic style stories thoughtfully structured to support struggling readers and help build their confidence. A walkthrough section at the beginning provides context that can help readers feel familiar with and therefore more prepared to approach the main text, while the quiz-like questions at the end offer a fun way to check understanding and develop inference-making skills. The brief, accessible blocks of text combined with fantastic, clear illustrations ensure an appealing read and although told simply, the stories are diverse and interesting. We particularly love the Helix series that features superhero teenagers battling evil Chayos robots, the cliffhangers at the end of each volume had us quickly moving onto the next!' -- The Learning Hub, Institute of Education, University of Reading