Totem Series

The Totem Series is an exciting, fresh start for older readers that builds up their reading skills from CVC level.  This highly structured, cumulative series covers the essential phonic foundations that a catch-up reader will need.  It precedes and builds up towards the Talisman Series.  Designed to appeal to older reluctant readers with exciting and motivating stories and illustrations. 

Totem Series Book 1 - The Kidnap

Sequence: CVC, CVCC

Totem Series Book 2 - The Gift

Sequence: CVC, CVCC, CCVC

Totem Series Book 3 - On the Brink of Death

Sequence: CVC, CVCC, CCVCC

Totem Series Book 4 - The Shadow on the Cliffs

Sequence: sh, ch, th

Totem Series Book 5 - Bad Luck

Sequence: ck, ng, qu, wh

Totem Series Book 6 - Danger on the Plain

Sequence: ai, ay, a-e, a

Totem Series Book 7 - Valley of Dreams

Sequence: ee, ea, e, y, ey

Totem Series Book 8 - The Monster Below

Sequence: o-e, ow, oa, o

Totem Series Book 9 - Murky Waters

Sequence: er, ir, ur

Totem Series Book 10 - Danger All Around

Sequence: ow, ou

Totem Series Book 11 - Jungle Fright

Sequence: igh, i-e, y, i

Totem Series Book 12 - Hooves

Sequence: oo, ew, u-e, u

Phonic Progression of books:

Smart Kids Reader Progression