Catalogue Page for Age Ranges 9 to12

The Rescue of Fairy Queen Maeve

Can the two brave leprechauns rescue Queen Maeve from the wicked Banshee who has captured her?

By Deirdre McCarthy

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Celtic, Fairy Tale, Illustrated, Irish, Original, Poem, Video Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Rosie O’ Sullivan’s Adventure

Rosie takes an amazing magical journey and gets to ride the most beautiful horse, but still dreams of being able to take riding lessons.

By Deirdre McCarthy

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Animals: Horse Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

Don’t Forget to Wash Behind Your Ears

A story of how far the imagination will go to find out just what’s behind those unwashed ears.

By Nathan Oser

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

An Eel in the Aquarium

Read this true story about Dulce’s unlikely pets. When one escapes she has a difficult decision to make.

By Dulce Rodrigues

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

The Cracked Pot

Read this tale from Chinese folklore to learn why imperfections and flaws are what make life interesting and rewarding.

By Dulce Rodrigues

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Folk Tale Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

You Can’t Win

After a crushing defeat early in the chess tournament, ten-year-old Ben discovers staying in the game has its reward.

By Karen Autio

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

Sadie – A Revolutionary War Story

During the American War of Independence a young girl finds herself in the midst of a crucial mission. Living in the middle of British territory, only she can warn the troops of a dangerous ambush. This story is in 5 parts and has a religious theme.

By Carol Bennett

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Historical, Original Reading time: Over 20 mins

The Catacomb Adventures

This story focuses on two children who, having escaped from prison through the kindness of a Roman soldier, live in the Catacombs with other refugees until eventually moving to an interesting new life in the Greek city of Perga. This is a religious story with 10 chapters.

By Carol Bennett

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Historical, Original Reading time: Over 20 mins

Learning to Dance Again

A moving story for young children about two trees. The story deals with the issues of life, friendship, death, grief, the passage of time and how life changes all the time.

By Mary Hayward

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

Lucy Pebble’s Miracle

A heartwarming tale about a young robin’s courage and determination that all young readers will really enjoy.

By Lorraine O'Byrne

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Original Animals: Bird Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

The Dandruff Prank

Three older siblings play a prank on a younger sister, making her think she has horrible dandruff.

By Evelyn B. Christensen

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

I’m a Spring Onion

Helena must fix her costume for the Christmas play AND shop for the disco. There’s no time for both.

By Dorothy Massey

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