Catalogue Page for Modern Stories
Hats Off
A boy gets his own back on the school bullies with some unexpected help from his mum and a very special potion.
By Catherine Brennan
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: Over 20 mins
Troy’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 minsPigeon Wings
A kid named Angel is born with wings and has been very secluded until his mother one day tells him that she has enrolled him in the public school.
By Camila Fagen Guitron
Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Animals: Pigeon Reading time: 10 - 15 minsBefore the Moon: Neil Armstrong and the Gemini 8 Mission
The story of astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott’s Gemini 8 mission to dock with the Agena target vehicle, the first ever mission of its kind.
By Artie Knapp
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Historical, Illustrated, Modern, Original, True Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Wolf and the Fake News Story
Truly a story for our times. The wolf tells his side of the story with regards to the three pigs!
By Ciara
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: By Children, Classic, Fable, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Funny, Modern Animals: Wolf Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Girl behind the Mirror
Lucy and her mum come across a weird and wonderful Chinese shop and in it they find the perfect dresser for Lucy’s room. Imagine Lucy’s shock when the mirror on it turns out to be far from normal.
By Brian Martin
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Illustrated, Modern, Original Reading time: Over 20 minsCatch Me if you Can
Aj and Moriah go after the Ruby Racketeers who have stolen the Emperor’s magical sword.
By Melynda Miles-Mitchell
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Fantasy, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 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 mins
The 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.