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  • Published: 2 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9780241741665
  • Imprint: DK Education
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $120.00

Phonic Books The Fact Files 3

Alternative vowel spellings



A truly decodable non-fiction series for older readers who need support with their reading

This series comprises 10 truly decodable non-fiction books for older readers that cover alternative vowel spellings.

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: or, ore, a, aw, au, ar, awe, al, ough
Book 9: air, are, ear, ere, eir
Book 10: a, ar, al, ear, au

Accompanying photocopiable activities for reading, spelling and comprehension can be found in The Fact Files 3 Activities.

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

  • Published: 2 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9780241741665
  • Imprint: DK Education
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $120.00

About the author

Phonic Books

Phonic Books specialises in publishing decodable, synthetic phonics books for beginner readers and reading catch-up. Phonic Books was founded by three special needs teachers passionate about teaching all children to read. Using their expertise, they set about developing phonics reading books for young children and older, struggling readers.

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