Catalogue Page for Stories with a Reading Time of 10 - 15 mins

The Foxy Howl

No Brahmin – the farmer is the priest for a ritual – but fox’s howl is a must

By Nandita Bose

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Indian, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

The Cave

In the post-war year of 2576, two friends embark on a journey of a lifetime

By Patrick Devlin

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Fantasy, Science-Fiction Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

The Star

Christmas is a favourite time for most of us. Reflect on what the journey of the Magi might have been like as you read the fiction story The Star.

By Carol Bennett

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

The Tiger the Crocodile and the Sacred Crow

True Story – a holy crow rescues trapped tiger and kidnapped crocodile

By Nandita Bose

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Animal Story, True Animals: Bird, Crocodile, Crow, Tiger Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

High Flying Birds

Lover crows and colonizing sparrows fly high to save a child from kidnappers.

By Nandita Bose

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Indian, Modern, Original Animals: Bird, Crow, Sparrow Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

About a Fox and Love

The girl Rosa and the fox Amor are inseparable until Amor disappears after an eagle attack. A story about friendship, love, trust, and freedom.

By Pauline la Petite

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

Sunshine

After adventuring into the Australian bush to meet her friends, Sunshine loses her way. By using nature around her, she begins to find her way home…meeting many spirits and animal friends and learning valuable life lessons.

By Katie Simmonds

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

The Tiger Growls Thrice

Dense forests. Tigerland. River Ganga. Tiger’s roar is mimed, befuddling all.

By Nandita Bose

Age range: Teen Tags: Indian, Modern, Original Animals: Tiger Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

Lisa and her Dog

Lisa has to show her parents that she has grown up enough to handle the responsibility of having and taking care of her own pet.

By Phillip Bell

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Dog Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

The Kallerbay Stories 19-21

More stories about the town of Kallerbay, through stories by its young people there. Stories 19-21 included.

By Frances Fahy

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

Race Against Time

 ‘Find it!’ Grandpa tells Joel. But what treasure did Grandpa hide in his house, and can Joel find it in a race against the excavator?

By Julia Archer

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

The Rooster That Wouldn’t Crow (video)

VIDEO: A story about individuality and a rooster’s right to fall in love with whomever he chooses.

By Artie Knapp

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Funny, Illustrated, Modern, Original, Video Animals: Rooster Reading time: 10 - 15 mins