Phonic Books Talisman Card Games, Boxes 1-10

Phonic Books Talisman Card Games Boxes 1-10 are 10 beautifully illustrated playing card games that offer practice and consolidation of phonic skills for catch-up readers.

Linked to the popular Talisman series of Readers and Activities, these card games will enthuse and delight older, struggling readers as they learn to read. Starting at CVC word level, the sets introduce consonant digraphs and alternative spellings for vowel sounds.

Each game includes instructions, a word list, 42 word cards, 8 magical Talisman cards, and 3 blank cards for making additional words.

These exciting, fast-paced games make an ideal teaching resource that will re-engage catch-up readers.

The phonic progression in the card games is:

Box 1: CVC
Box 2: CVC, CVCC, CCVC, CCVCC
Box 3: ch, tch, sh, th
Box 4: ck, ng, qu, wh
Box 5: ai, ay, a, a-e, ea
Box 6: ee, e, ea, y, e-e
Box 7: oa, o, ow, oe, o-e
Box 8: igh, i, y, ie, i-e
Box 9: oo, ew, ue, u-e
Box 10: a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, u-e

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

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• Large, hardcover collections
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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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