Molly Rogers to the Rescue - Author Cornelia Funke

Ahoy, adventure lovers! When the bold Molly Rogers and her fearless mother, Barbarous Bertha, hear that the greedy Captain Firebeard is destroying Monkey Skull Island in his desperate hunt for treasure, they don’t hesitate to act. Aboard the Red Swallow, they launch a daring rescue mission to protect the island and its animals from ruin. But Firebeard is ruthless—can Molly outsmart him once again?

Written by bestselling author Cornelia Funke, this dyslexia-friendly edition is filled with vibrant characters, a fast-paced plot, and a generous splash of girl power. Perfect for early independent readers who crave action, humour and heroes with heart.

Why we — and schools — like it:

• Dyslexia-friendly format, designed with accessibility in mind.
• Empowers young readers with a strong female lead who values courage, compassion and cleverness.
• Ideal for independent reading, supporting fluency and engagement in lower primary.

Author: Cornelia Funke, Illustrator: Kasia Matyjaszek, Publisher: HarperCollins
Format: Dyslexia-friendly paperback, Length: 96 pages