Catalogue Page for Stories with a Reading Time of 05 - 10 mins

Pandora Boxed

The story, adapted from Greek mythology, about Pandora and her box that she wasn’t supposed to open.

By Matthew McAyeal

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Classic, Legend, Myth Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Raggedy Andy’s Smile

Andy loses his smile at Christmas until Santa comes to the rescue.

By Johnny Gruelle

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Christmas, Classic, Fantasy, Illustrated, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Darla’s Good Deeds

Darla and her helper, Robbie, are on a mission. Their friend Keri is sick in bed this autumn so they take her place in her annual trek around the neighborhood to find people that need a helping hand.

By Carol Bennett

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

That Pharaoh is a Mean Guy

Does Neferu have what it takes to stand up to Egypt’s meanest pharaoh?

By Stephanie Gibbon

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Historical, Instructional, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Teach-Bot 3000 Runs Amok

When a new teaching robot runs amok, will Helen be able to save the day?

By Stephanie Gibbon

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original, Science-Fiction Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 mins

Max and the Moonmaid

Max catches a clever shape-shifting mermaid but trouble is brewing…

By Jill London

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

The Smile On Her Lips

‘Smile On Her Lips’ is a heartfelt, profound story. Katie is very excited to surprise her grandma, but receives a shock herself. This story shows how Katie is inspired by her grandma.

By Sanakshi

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: By Children, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Millicent Makes a Wish

Millicent wants to be the richest girl in the world. Will she get her wish?

By Stephanie Gibbon

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Lost!

A little dog curiously leaves her back yard through an open gate. What happens to her next is nothing she had ever expected.

By Barbara L. Kanehl

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Modern, Original Animals: Dog Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Kelly’s Friend

Kelly spends her birthday with a very special, and unusual, friend.

By Templeton Moss

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Lost and Found

A hunt for a lost library book sends Kirsten into a dramatic search and rescue operation — in her own bedroom.

By Amy Stover

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

Shearing Day

Lennie is frightened to be sheared so he decides to run away. But, was it a smart idea to be gone for six years?

By Deborah Dybowski

Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Modern, Original Animals: Sheep Reading time: 05 - 10 mins