The Hero Academy series combines exciting adventure stories with carefully sequenced phonics practice, helping students develop fluency and confidence as they transition beyond decodable texts. The books feature diverse characters, engaging plots, and dynamic illustrations that motivate students to keep reading.

For this Independent Reader pack, SPELD NSW has selected the higher levels of the Hero Academy series. These titles include a wide range of spellings for different phonemes, making them ideal for students in Years 2 to 3 who are consolidating their phonics knowledge, building fluency, and preparing to move off decodable readers.