Catalogue Page for Modern Stories
The 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.
By Bob Harding-Jones
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Bird Reading time: 05 - 10 minsMatt the Swamp Rat
Poem about a rat who tries to make friends whilst on an adventure
By Trevor Wynn
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Modern, Original, Poem Animals: Rat Reading time: 01 - 05 mins
Lost in Space
A story about family trip to the National Air and Space Museum and the ability of children to get lost
in imagination with disregard for the rules.
