Catalogue Page for Age Ranges 9 to12

Bess

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

By Dorcas Wilson

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Celtic, Classic, Legend, Modern, Original, True Animals: Dog Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Old Troll and the Last Wheel of Cheese

An old troll gets frustrated when he can’t find any cheese to steal like he normally does.

By Igor Reznitsky

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folk Tale, Original, Scandinavian Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 mins

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

Tree House in my Back Yard

Conner invites two friends to have a sleepover in Conner’s treehouse, but then they start to get spooked when they hear strange noises right outside during the night.

By Sharon Krager

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

The Puzzle Maker

It’s spring, the first day of the new school year, and after taking a shortcut Karen discovers a fantastic hole-in-the-wall puzzle shop. The one puzzle that captures her heart is too expensive, and it’s missing a piece. But Karen knows exactly what to do.

By Nathan Oser

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 mins

Alien Aje Starts School

It’s hard to start at a new school, especially when you are an alien like Aje!

By Tina Brescanu

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The New Day Underground

Four elderly groundhogs try to re-create their younger glory days when they were in a band together.

By Jeffrey Duchene

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Modern, Original Animals: Hedgehog Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

My Daddy Goes BOOM

A poem about someone’s daddy who loves pretending to be an astronaut. Or is he really pretending?

By Martin Bubear

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original, Poem Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Becoming Chloe

A lost kitten’s journey from the streets to a forever home.

By Michelle R. Tinkham

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

The Little Ladybird

In this traditional Portuguese folktale, adapted and translated by Dulce Rodrigues, a vain ladybird has a huge choice of suitors, but does she choose the right one?

By Dulce Rodrigues

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Folk Tale, Illustrated Animals: Bull, Dog, Donkey, Ladybird, Pig, Rat Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Love – Power of Guinea Pig

When Elva gets her new guinea pig she learns how love can set you free, even when you need to let go.

By Tina Brescanu

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Guinea Pig Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

Editor Annie

A teacher runs a story competition to see who will become editor of the class monthly newsletter.

By Jim McCarthy

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins