Eric Series by Barbara Mitchelhill 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Eric and the Striped Horror
Eric and the Wishing Stone
Eric and the Pimple Potion
Eric and the Green-Eyed God
Eric and the Voice of Doom

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Andersen Press
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Eric Series by Barbara Mitchelhill brings together five short, funny paperback adventures starring Eric, a football-loving boy who can't stand tests but somehow keeps ending up tangled in a bit of magic. Each story is sparked by a strange gift from Auntie Rose, spinning into gentle chaos, laughter, and a lesson learned the hard way. Fast-paced chapters and an easy reading level make this collection a natural fit for kids around ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4), including reluctant readers who want a quick, satisfying story they can finish in one sitting.

About the Books
This five-book paperback set follows young Eric through ordinary school days that keep getting interrupted by extraordinary gifts from his globe-trotting Auntie Rose. In Eric and the Striped Horror, a jumper from South America promises to make him brilliant at tests, so long as it never touches the wash. In Eric and the Wishing Stone, a smooth little pebble seems to grant every wish Eric makes, with results that rarely go as planned. In Eric and the Pimple Potion, a spot-clearing cream turns a simple skin problem into a much bigger mess. In Eric and the Green-Eyed God, a wedding gift stirs up jealousy just as Eric's mum is about to remarry. In Eric and the Voice of Doom, a new baby's arrival brings its own strange surprises to the family home. Across all five stories, Barbara Mitchelhill keeps the tone light and the pace brisk throughout, mixing everyday school and family situations with just enough magic to keep young readers guessing. Short, punchy chapters, plain-spoken humor, and relatable worries about tests, friendships, and family change make these books easy to pick up and hard to put down. The set works well for building reading confidence in early chapter book readers, and each story stands on its own so kids can dip in and out in whichever order they like.

Key Benefits

• Five complete Eric stories in one paperback set for a home or classroom library
• Short chapters and simple language suit reluctant and early chapter book readers
• Funny, relatable school and family mishaps mixed with just enough magic
• Stories work in any order, so kids can start with whichever title grabs them
• An affordable way to stock up on quick reads for ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)
• A great birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or back-to-school reading pick

Book-by-Book Guide
Eric and the Striped Horror — A striped jumper from Auntie Rose promises to make Eric a genius at tests, as long as it never gets washed.
Eric and the Wishing Stone — A small round stone seems to grant Eric's wishes, teaching him that shortcuts come with strings attached.
Eric and the Pimple Potion — A South American face cream meant to clear Eric's spots leads to a messier problem than the one it fixed.
Eric and the Green-Eyed God — A wedding gift stirs up jealousy just as Eric's mum prepares to remarry, sending Eric and his friend Wez on a mission to investigate.
Eric and the Voice of Doom — The arrival of a new baby brings its own strange, funny surprises for Eric to navigate.

About the Author
Barbara Mitchelhill is a British author known for writing warm, funny fiction for young readers, with a gift for short chapter books that hook children building their reading confidence. Her Eric stories reflect a light, conversational style favoring everyday school and family situations over heavy plotting, letting humor and a touch of magic do the work. Mitchelhill has written widely across children's fiction, and the Eric series remains a popular pick for parents and teachers seeking accessible, entertaining books that keep young readers turning pages without feeling like hard work.

Why You'll Love This Set
Funny, fast-paced, and easy to love, this Eric set is a smart pick for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, or a summer reading list. Kids get five complete stories to collect, swap, and reread, while parents get a budget-friendly way to build a home library that actually gets picked up again and again.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.