Catalogue Page for Modern Stories

Esme and the Magic Cat

Esme discovers an interesting and wonderful cat in her television and goes on a crazy adventure.

By Dave Gregson

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Fantasy, Modern, Original Animals: Cat, Pig Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

Bows and Ribbons Everywhere

You CAN make friends and wear bows and ribbons everywhere!

By Laurie Fishero

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

Riya’s bright idea

A village girl finds a way to remind city kids of how fun it is to play outside.

By Anish Vedsen

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

Miracles Do Happen

A generosity earlier in life pays rewards later on.

By Veena Adige

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

Show ‘Em Who’s Boss

It’s Sunday morning and Kirsten is preparing breakfast for the whole family. Guided by her mother, she learns that to be a cook means being in charge behind the stove.

By Amy Stover

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

Shadow the Dog

Alison is lonely now that her dog Pete has run away, but when she looks at her shadow, she notices something strange. Soon, she feels better. However, her mother is worried about how strangely she’s been acting.

By Trevor Conway

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

Young Adventurers part 1

The first part of my unpublished novel, Young adventurers. Realistic fiction, about the life of ten-year-old Alyssa.

By Weiran Liu

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

The Green Shoes

The story lesson is to not leave your mom’s side, so you won’t get lost.

By Coralie K.

Age range: 3 to 5 Tags: Animal Story, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Mouse Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Mischief

Fred Bumbley is terrified of everything, especially London, and the only place he feels safe is his little flat with fourteen locks on the door. But when he decides to adopt an abandoned puppy he found sitting alone in a dark alleyway, he soon discovers he might have discovered the most dangerous thing of all- and let it into his house!

By Eilidh McKenzie

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

Rescue Dog

Do you see things differently when they look different? Or do you see them for what they are? Join Skipper and his friend, Jack, as they learn the difference.

By Bill Sells

Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Dog Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Jenny’s Big Move

Jenny makes one last visit to the stable and home of her hoofed best friend before the big move, but Star is nowhere to be found.

By Alice Cox

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

Working Cats

A Maine Coon cat is taken to the vet after an accident on a woodpile.

By Andrew C Miller

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Modern, Original Animals: Cat Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 mins