Catalogue Page for Stories with a Reading Time of 15 - 20 mins

 JACQUI AND THE G. M. BEANSTALK.

When Jacqui swaps her cow for some questionable seeds and they grow overnight, she finds herself in a strange land occupied by a rather nasty giant.

By Goldie Alexander

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

Battala Samsan

This story involves a one-eyed bullying dog, his mate who was without a tail – and quite proud of it, a crow with only one beak and a pigeon couple. All of them got together and worked with Fate to bring about a big change in the neighbourhood. The main character – mind you, is a ghost.

By Nandita Bose

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Indian, Modern, Original Animals: Crow, Dog, Pigeon Reading time: 15 - 20 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

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

The Beagle in 212B

Told from the dog’s point of view, this is a story of a small town dog with a simple life who gets his 10 minutes of fame.

By Robin Sizemore

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Dog Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

Dream Daddy

Deirdre can’t believe it when she finds a shop where you can order your perfect Daddy.

By Brian Martin

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Funny, Illustrated, Modern, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 mins

The Watcher Society

This is a story about a young girl, Elsa, who learns she can fly with the help of a bird, Drib, a member of the Watcher Society.

By Ellen Draper

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Modern, Original Animals: Bird, Wolf Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

Bertie and the What Bear

Lucy is very surprised to find out that her new bear can talk and offers to take her on a trip to meet a what bear.

By Peter Levrai

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fairy Tale, Modern, Original Animals: Bear Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 mins

Walter and the Dragon’s Tooth

Walter, a very special Weezle-wobbler, is helping his snail friend Munch find his missing glasses. When he finds a dragon’s tooth, will it bring them luck or lead them to terrible danger?

By David Lambert

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Animals: Snail, weezle-wobbler Reading time: 15 - 20 mins, Over 20 mins

Stuttering Stan Takes a Stand

VIDEO: Teased and bullied about his stuttering, Stanley the squirrel refuses to let on that his feelings are being hurt, until one day he learns an important lesson from a new friend.

By Artie Knapp

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original, Video Animals: Squirrel Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 mins

Peter’s Pyjamas

Peter receives a pair of pyjamas from his Granny, however as soon as he starts to wear them at night, strange things start to happen.

By Karl Doyle

Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

Little Ania

Little Ania is so unusual that trying to be normal makes her sicker and sicker, until one day a mysterious old man reveals to her a great family secret.

By William Hugel

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Fantasy, Funny, Illustrated, Modern, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 mins