Catalogue Page for Modern Stories
Bethany’s Bagpipes
A funny tale of a girl who will stop at nothing to be the greatest piper in the world, leading to some extraordinary consequences.
By P.J. Belding
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Funny, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsBig Bad Mavis
Ben’s farm holiday is threatened by his fear of Big Bad Mavis, but when the crucial moment arrives, he faces up to that fear with very satisfying results.
By Carol Ann Martin
Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 minsDancing on Top of the World
Little Bittie Yeti wants nothing more than to dance like Ayusha, but in the end, he learns to dance like himself.
By Carol Ann Martin
Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Modern, Original Animals: Yeti Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 mins
The Soldier of Paleria
A soldier falls in love with the princess of his kingdom and decides to fulfil her impossible fancy. What does he encounter during his adventures and how do these events impact his outlook on life?
By Padmini Krishnan
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Modern, Original Animals: Goldfish Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe World As I See
A deaf and blind child speaks about how she connects with the world through her sense of smell.
By Padmini Krishnan
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Modern, Original, Poem Reading time: 01 - 05 mins
The Ocean Princess
The Ocean Princess is curious and eager to find out more about the world above the ocean. Her curiosity for this other world is heightened even further since her mother’s blood runs through her veins as well. And her mother is a human, a woman from the world above the ocean.
By Ana Vidosavljevic
Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Modern, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 minsJames Meets a Fidori
After being poisoned by a purple flower, James opens his eyes to see the strangest looking creature. Read the story of James’s first encounter with a Fidori.
By Jasmine Fogwell
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsIt’s OK Mommy Dino, it’s OK!
Little Dinosaur provides comfort to Mommie Dinosaur when she is ignored by her friend.
By Ana Betancourt
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Modern, Original Animals: Dinosaur Reading time: 01 - 05 minsMy Secret Brachiosaurus
This story is only for those who can keep the biggest of secrets.. I hope that is you!