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The Money Pouch

What will Amish and Suhas do with a small money pouch they find on their way home from the makeshift football field?

By Steve Heron

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Indian, Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Smallest Dot

This is a story about a tiny speck of dust that wasn’t as insignificant as people thought he was.

By William Propsner

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

The Nest

3 kids flying on a book in the style of a magic carpet ride

A little girl courts danger as she tries to save a nest but is saved by her pet dog.

By Nandita Bose

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Indian, Modern, Original Animals: Bird, Crow, Dog Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

The Lucky Onion

Farmer Eli is very worried when he loses his lucky onion and things start to go wrong.

By Ellis Belle

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

The New Year’s Gift

When Johnny is taken to the market by his father to choose some New Year’s gifts for himself, he surprises both of them by selecting a gift more wonderful than either imagined.

By Manjari Shukla

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Christmas, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

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

Icarus Ready

A boy gets the idea to try and make one of his dreams come true.

By William Propsner

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Mrs Grim’s Pet Dinners

When his beloved dog, Sam, is kidnapped, Dan goes on a mission to get his best friend back.

By Tom Moody

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Dog Reading time: 01 - 05 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.