Catalogue Page for Stories with a Reading Time of 05 - 10 mins
The Gift of the Magi
The classic story of a young couple at Christmas and how, in spite of how poor they are, manage to give the greatest gift of all to one another. Edited to modernise slightly and make more understandable for kids.
By O. Henry
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Christmas, Classic, Funny Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 minsAwaken
Mr Bill Tuttle wakes up one morning and finds that his whole world is completely changed.
By William Propsner
Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Historical, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsTroy’s Treasure
Troy’s Treasure is about a young boy named Troy who wants to become a pirate and find lost treasure, however, in the end, he learns that the only real treasure is the love of his family and friends.
By Matthew Meyer
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 minsThe Pig Farmer
In this funny re-write of a Hans Christian Andersen classic, a lonely pig-boy dreams of sharing his tiny kingdom with someone who made his heart sing and his soul dance.
By M E Ryan
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale, Folk Tale, Funny, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsA Longish Tale
The story of a mouse with a very long tail who goes on a journey to help save his missing brother. Will his long tail be a help or hindrance?
By M E Ryan
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Mouse Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsThe Adventures of Bird
Bird is his name. And he is a bird. Large, a little ugly and clumsy, but lovable. Eats too much junk food so has lost the ability to fly. Is befriended by two children and they embark on an adventure together.
By Bob Harding-Jones
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Bird Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Three Wishes
Shankar, a poor fisherman, is granted three wishes by the King of the Sea but, because of greed, he and his wife Lakshmi lose everything that they get.
By Karuna Kumar
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fable, Fairy Tale, Folk Tale, Original Animals: Fish Reading time: 05 - 10 mins
Keep out of Trouble
13 year old Joe’s decision to shelter from the rain leads to unfortunate events.
The Puzzle Maker
It’s spring, the first day of the new school year, and after taking a shortcut Karen discovers a fantastic hole-in-the-wall puzzle shop. The one puzzle that captures her heart is too expensive, and it’s missing a piece. But Karen knows exactly what to do.