H.S.Software "Reading Packs"

Each of the "Reading Packs" in H.S. Software's highly acclaimed "Read-Right-Away" series contains two exciting games, each of which covers a specific "phonic" word building skill. Children have great fun playing them, whilst at the same time learning the phonic skills which play a crucial part in the development of their reading and spelling.

Our "Reading Packs" have been highly recommended by a wide range of leading educationalists, including members of the British Dyslexia Association Computer Committee.

"..I suspect these are the sort of programs children will enjoy taking home in days to come, for learning with these really is fun, and mums and dads will play with them after children are tucked up in bed just for the pleasure of the graphics."
- A & B COMPUTING

"Reading Pack 1": £12.95 Ages: 5-7 years (BBC/Master/Compact)

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"Splashdown" (Word building with simple letter sounds)
In an exciting air-sea battle, up to four players have to type suitable letters to complete
their "word boats" (three letter words with first, second or third letter missing).

“Firefight” (Consonant blends: sl,sm,sn,sp,st,sw,bl,br,cl,cr,dr,dw,fl,fl,gr,pl,pr,tr,tw)
A player has to rescue the heroine from the top of a burning building, by choosing
the right letter pairs to bridge the burning holes in the words.

"Children really do like playing this game. The graphics are superb ...teachers found the different levels that could be set allowed them to use Firefight with a whole range of children over a period of time. Without a doubt, this is a very good example of a computer based reading game."
- EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING

"Reading Pack 1A": £12.95 Ages: 5-7 years (BBC/Master/Compact)

"Bert+Dick" (b/d reversals)
“Bert” the bear and “Dick” the duck are built around the letters "b" and "d", and help children with the difficult task of discriminating between these letter shapes.

"Magic Spelling"
“Magic Spelling” has 3 exciting games to help children develop their spelling skills, featuring 5 levels and up to 4 players on screen. It has a wide range of word lists built in, but you can easily make and save your own on disc.

"..a very worthwhile piece of practice software...will be as welcome in the home as at school, at a price that puts it in both camps."
- MICRO USER

"Reading Pack 2": £12.95 Ages: 6-8 years (BBC/Master/Compact)

"Pyramids" (consonant digraphs: ch,sh,th,wh)
he player has to finish building a pyramid by choosing the correct pairs of letters to complete the word endings set into the side of the pyramid. There is a team of hefty helpers on hand to carry the words into place. Successful completion of the 4 words leads to an exotic Egyptian dance display!

"Sploosh" (vowel digraphs: ee,oo,ea,ou,oi,oa,ai)
Each player has a set of 4 diving boards made of words with missing letter pairs. Players use their swimmer to pick a pair of letters, and drop it into an appropriate word. Correct choices lead to exhilarating diving action!

"..will be welcomed in any classroom where phonic work is taking place, particularly for those who have been turned off books-although I expect it'll be difficult to keep those who don't really need them away. There's a great deal of flexibility about the programs-numbers of players, skill levels, choice of sound to meet individual needs."
- A & B COMPUTING

"Reading Pack 2A": £12.95 Ages: 6-8 years (BBC/Master/Compact)

"Soundsport" (Word endings: "st","sp","ck",etc.)
"Soundsport" has an Olympic flavour, with sportsmen competing against the clock and each other in 4 exciting events.

"Skatechase” (vowel consonant digraphs - "or","er","ar")
"Skatechase" has an all action skateboard chase, with a man jumping through flames and over ramps to avoid the killer shark and the monster fish!

"Programs which bring the world of phonics to youngsters in a fun way"
- A & B COMPUTING

"Reading Pack 3": £12.95 Ages: 7-10 years (BBC/Master/Compact)

"Magic e" (Magic e spelling rule)
Move the "Magic e" on the witch's broomstick over the end of the right word. and help the knight climb up to rescue the damsel in distress.

"Break-in" (soft "c" /soft "g" sounds)
Help the policemen find the burglars hiding behind the "soft" letter sounds. There's an amazing dance display at the end if you find them all!

"If I say there is an arcade flavour about them, that's not meant in any derogatory sense, rather that they are the sort of games that will immediately appeal to children, and the graphics are superb!"
- A & B COMPUTING

"Reading Pack 3A": £12.95 Ages: 7-10 years (BBC/Master/Compact)

"Monsterhunt" (silent letters)
In "Monsterhunt" you help the spaceman to search out the gruesome silent letter monsters, whilst trying to avoid a heavy squashing from the dreaded gorg!

"Surfari" ("-ti","-si","-ci")
"Surfari" has an heroic surfer who braves crocodiles, monster waves and the cruel sea in his relentless task. An arcade sequence at the end adds to the fun.

"Reading Pack 4": £12.95 Ages: 8-11 years (BBC/Master/Compact)

"Sortout" (alphabetical sortign of letters and words)
A crane and 2 eager workmen help each player sort a random pile of letters/words into alphabetical order, constructing a building with the letters/words in the process.

"Letterbugs" (letter sequences)
Use your "Letterbugs" to uncover the hidden words. You can "look" at a limited number of letters, but guess the rest from the clues and the letters already uncovered.