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The Pig Farmer
In this funny re-telling of a Hans Christian Andersen classic, a poor farm girl dreams of sharing her tiny kingdom with someone who makes her heart sing and her soul dance.
By M E Ryan
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fairy Tale, Funny, Original Animals: Pig Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Three Little Pigs Retold
We’ve always been told that the three little pigs were boys, but what if one was a girl?
By Julia Archer
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fairy Tale, Original Animals: Pig Reading time: 05 - 10 minsMight Pigs Fly?
The Might brothers, Orswille and Willboar embark on a mission to be the first pigs to fly. With little help and a lot of hindrance from the other farmyard animals they create the ultimate flying contraption.
By Steve Heron
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Funny, Historical, Instructional, Original Animals: Pig Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe 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 minsThe Gift of the Magi
The classic story of a young couple at Christmas and how, in spite of how poor they are, manage to give the greatest gift of all to one another. Edited to modernise slightly and make more understandable for kids.
By O. Henry
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Christmas, Classic, Funny Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 minsThe Legend of the Christmas Tree
The legend of how the beloved Christmas tree came to be.
By Dulce Rodrigues
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Christmas, Legend, Religious Reading time: 01 - 05 minsTroy’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.
By Matthew Meyer
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 minsBefore the Moon: Neil Armstrong and the Gemini 8 Mission
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.
By Artie Knapp
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Historical, Illustrated, Modern, Original, True Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Wolf and the Fake News Story
Truly a story for our times. The wolf tells his side of the story with regards to the three pigs!
By Ciara, Aged 11
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: By Children, Classic, Fable, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Funny, Modern Animals: Wolf Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Girl behind 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.
By Brian Martin
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Illustrated, Modern, Original Reading time: Over 20 minsA Longish Tale
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?
By M E Ryan
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Mouse Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsThe 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.