Catalogue Page for Modern Stories

Before the Moon: Neil Armstrong and the Gemini 8 Mission


Picture of rocket blasting off

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.

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The Wolf and the Fake News Story


wolf

Truly a story for our times. The wolf tells his side of the story with regards to the three pigs!

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The Girl behind the Mirror


Lucy looking at reflection in 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.

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Catch Me if you Can


Aj and Moriah go after the Ruby Racketeers who have stolen the Emperor’s magical sword.

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A Longish Tale


A Longish Tale Illustration by M E Ryan

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?

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What Lou Could Do


What Lou Could Do cover picture

A funny poem about a boy who starts to behave like a bird.

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The Adventures of Bird


Standing bird with biography book

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.

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Matt the Swamp Rat


Trevor Wynn author photo

Poem about a rat who tries to make friends whilst on an adventure

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The Boy of Many Hats


Russell Harbottle author photo

So what does a boy do on a rainy summer day when his mom is just too busy? A dark attic filled with items and his imagination are all that is needed.

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Lost in Space


Roland Mathew Christensen author photo

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.

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A Happy Summer Day


Wendy Lee Klenetsky author photo

The story of what happened to a boy and his parents on a beautiful Summer day at the park.

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Bess


Dorcas Wilson author photo

The legend of Bess, the loyal dog from Linlithgow, Scotland, who helped to feed his master imprisoned on an Linlithgow Loch.

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