Catalogue Page for Modern Stories
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.
By Roland Mathew Christensen
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 mins
Keep out of Trouble
13 year old Joe’s decision to shelter from the rain leads to unfortunate events.
Thanks to Bubbles
This is the story of a little girl’s birthday party plans that are about to be ruined until something unexpected happens.
By Wendy Lee Klenetsky
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins
Molly the Waller
A poem about a young rabbit who’s tried many other things, but returns to the one thing she’s likes the best…building a wall.