Barry Spotter is a story for children between the ages of 8 and 13, including those who don't often read books. Barry is an awkward, strange looking kid. He has never known his parents and he lives with his best friend Raza in a children's home. They are due to move to the comprehensive school where the bullies are waiting! Barry sees a strange advertisement for another school. Will he pass the entrance tests, will Raza go as well and why do strange things keep happening? Is Barry in danger? What is this new, unusual school really all about?