Short Reads That Spark Big Thinking
Lantern Fiction offers collections of compelling short reads that illuminate students’ minds and deepen their understanding. Each story draws readers in with engaging characters, authentic voices, and thought-provoking themes—perfect for classroom discussions and close reading.
Written within a Lexile® range of 550–830L, these stories provide accessible yet challenging texts that strengthen comprehension and analytical thinking. The sets include multiple short reads, giving students repeated opportunities to explore ideas, compare characters, and discuss meaning across texts.
Lantern Fiction helps students:
- Engage with rich, meaningful stories in manageable lengths
- Practice close reading and analysis across multiple texts
- Build vocabulary, inference, and interpretation skills
- Develop empathy and understanding through diverse perspectives
Book Sets
Lantern Fiction Set 1
Lexile® Measure: 620L - 780L
Levels: N - P
Short Stories for Transitional and Fluent Readers This...
$35.00 - $205.00
Lantern Fiction Set 2
Lexile® Measure: 650L - 740L
Levels: Q - S
Short Stories for Transitional and Fluent Readers This...
$35.00 - $205.00
Lantern Fiction Set 3
Lexile® Measure: 680L - 820L
Levels: S - Z
Short Stories for Transitional and Fluent Readers This...
$35.00 - $205.00
Lantern Fiction Set 4
Lexile® Measure: 660L - 820L
Levels: S - V
Short Stories for Transitional and Fluent Readers This...
$35.00 - $205.00
Lantern Fiction Set 5
Lexile® Measure: 540L - 700L
Levels: O - Q
Short Stories for Transitional and Fluent Readers This...
$35.00 - $205.00
Lantern Fiction Set 6
Lexile® Measure: 550L - 660L
Levels: O - U
Short Stories for Transitional and Fluent Readers This...
$35.00 - $205.00
Lantern Fiction Set 7
Lexile® Measure: 600L - 810L
Levels: R - T
Short Stories for Transitional and Fluent Readers This...
$35.00 - $205.00
Lantern Fiction Set 8
Lexile® Measure: 560L - 830L
Levels: U - W
Short Stories for Transitional and Fluent Readers This...
$35.00 - $205.00
