Catalogue Page for Modern Stories

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

The Houseboat

A boy moves into a new place…but it’s no ordinary home.

By Aisling Noonan

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

My Donkey Trip

This is a story of trying to catch a donkey and how some things seem unchallenging to the unwitting mind.

By Pulkita Anand

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

Castor Seeds

The story is about how lack of knowledge invites trouble. It describes how two kids’ greedy eating leads them to indigestion.

By Pulkita Anand

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 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 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

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

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

Don’t Go

A migratory bird who suffers from travel sickness, a fear of heights and dislikes foreign food. That’s a bit of problem, as you can imagine.

By Susan Gordon

Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Bird, Thrush Reading time: 01 - 05 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