Even reluctant readers could finish it in a day or so.
In 1993, he was teaching a grade 5 class, where many of the students were reluctant readers and writers.
"It appeals to those kids who are reluctant readers, and for them I'd do just about anything," she said.
The series includes teaching resources and is designed to motivate reluctant readers.
Many used the drive as a chance to obtain books that would entice reluctant readers.
It is an especially effective tool with reluctant readers who need a hook before they will invest the energy into reading a book.
"There has been a lot written about visual literacy and the ability to reach reluctant readers through comics."
Thirty years on and nearly 100 books later, this same reluctant reader found himself appointed as the children's laureate.
Books that the committee feels are especially appropriate for reluctant older readers are indicated.
Reluctant Reader I don't feel it is appropriate for us to recommend individual institutions.