Children Short Stories Adventure

The story begins in a faraway corner of Oz, in the small country of Oogaboo. There Queen Ann Soforth musters an unlikely army and sets off to conquer the rest of Oz. Meanwhile, a girl from Oklahoma named Betsy Bobbin and her companion, Hank the mule, are shipwrecked and washed ashore in the Rose Kingdom, a magical land of talking roses. There they meet the Shaggy Man, who is on a quest to rescue his brother from the clutches of the evil Nome King.

Billy is a young boy who lives in a house in England. One day, he is given a computer-generated emu, which is invisible to everyone but certain members of his family. Billy has a cousin named Colin, a librarian who finds a magical phoenix bookmark that sees him drawn into the stories that he reads. This short story - 'Colin’s First Adventure' - is taken from much-loved author Merv Lambert’s first collection featuring Billy and his friends: Beware of the Emu.

The unstoppable, irreverent mother-daughter team presents a new collection of funny stories and true confessions that every woman can relate to. From identity theft to the hazards of bicycling to college reunions and eating on the beach, Lisa and Francesca tackle the quirks, absurdities, and wonders of everyday life with wit and warmth.

Prunelle est une pirate courageuse, mais très myope. Le jour où elle se fabrique des lunettes, elle y voit enfin clair et part pour une expédition en mer.

If the melt-down, flood, plague, the third World War, new Ice Age, Rapture, alien invasion, clamp-down, meteor, or something else entirely hit today, what would tomorrow look like? Some of the biggest names in YA and adult literature answer that very question in this short story anthology, each story exploring the lives of teen protagonists raised in catastrophe's wake - whether set in the years soon after the change, or in decades far in the future.

Welcome to a world where magic dances with reality, where mythical creatures roam ancient forests, and folktales whisper the wisdom of ages past. In this enchanting collection of short stories for kids, we invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with wonder, laughter, and timeless lessons.

Set in Indonesia in the 1970s and ’80s, Pip and Zoe’s Amazing Adventures is a collection of short stories inspired by true events. What started out as requests for ‘stories from your mouth’ from the author’s children has now, almost a decade later, become the first collection of stories of Pip and Zoe Cottew’s childhood in Indonesia. Each of these stories are heartfelt love letters to the author’s childhood in Indonesia and the menagerie of animals with whom she grew up.

You are probably familiar with the popularized versions of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, but have you ever heard the original, unabridged stories by Washington Irving? The skillfully written and colorful original tales have much more meaning and depth. In Rip Van Winkle Irving makes a profound social comment about the changes then happening in America.

A wonderful selection of 27 short stories about holidays by one of the world's best-loved children's authors, Enid Blyton. School's out! So go on a picnic, visit the seaside or throw coconuts at the fair in this enchanting collection of stories perfect for summer holidays.

Then you don't mind sitting by a vampire's tomb at midnight. Or being locked up with the mummies in a dark museum. Or you might like to join the mysterious boy who lurks in the shadows at Saint Michael's. Or the ghost who waits by the side of the road. Or maybe, when you are home alone, you'd like to listen to these spine-chilling tales...and try to believe they won't happen to you!

The fourth fun family story in the Marge in Charge series, written by actor and comedian Isla Fisher. Zoom! Whizz! Marge is on the move! Life with Marge is never boring! She has rainbow hair, goes skiing in the middle of summer and is the best babysitter anyone could wish for. And maybe - just maybe - Marge can help Jemima and Jakey work out who (or what) is at the end of the secret tunnel.

This gorgeous Christmas gift of a collection brings together 13 of the best-selling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of Christmassy crimes, festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!

George était un gecko génial. Les gens se prosternaient sur son passage. Pourquoi ? Nul ne le savait, même pas lui. Pourtant George se sentait tellement seul ! S’il pouvait juste parler à quelqu’un… Raymond était un coq rappeur. Oui tout à fait ! Il rappait partout où il allait et dans tout ce qu’il faisait ! Ce qui, il va le découvrir, a le don d’énerver tout le monde.

All Ethan wanted was a new board game for his collection. With alien ooze creatures on the cover and the theme of a race on a faraway moon, it had everything he loved. He had no idea he, along with his sister and best friend, would end up in the game racing for their lives.

Join Marley, a curious and brave young explorer, on a mesmerizing journey through enchanted lands and magical realms in Marley’s Big Adventure. This captivating storybook invites listeners to follow Marley as she uncovers a mysterious map and embarks on a quest filled with wonder and excitement. From crossing a shimmering rainbow bridge to discovering a hidden waterfall and meeting whimsical forest friends, Marley’s adventure is brimming with sensory delights and rich, vivid descriptions.

Discover six short stories for kids, featuring a butterfly, a clam, an impala, a jackdaw, and two other animals. These short-length stories perfect for a bedtime listen or just to relax with your children.

Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born December 30, 1865 in Bombay, India. The name Rudyard was taken from a lake in Staffordshire, England. At the age of six, he and his younger sister were sent back to England where they lived with separate families that took in children for hire. He returned to India at age sixteen. Rudyard knew literary success at a young age and was able to travel. He married Carrie Balestier, an American, and moved to the United States. The Jungle Books were written in Vermont. He died January 18, 1936 in Middlesex, England during an operation.

James faisait ce dont il avait envie dans la vie, y compris des choses méchantes. Mais ce n’était pas grave pour lui car il trouvait toujours un moyen de se justifier. Jusqu’au jour où son comportement lui cause de réels ennuis. Ah la jalousie ! Scott le scorpion connait bien : il est suspicieux de tout et de tout le monde tout le temps ! C’est une situation vraiment ennuyeuse pour ses amis. Il ne fait confiance à rien et à personne. Et cela va lui jouer un bon tour.

"Die große und kleine Waschstraße: Gemeinsam sind wir stark!" – Eine bezaubernde Geschichte über Freundschaft und Zusammenarbeit! In einer kleinen Stadt gibt es zwei rivalisierende Waschanlagen: eine wird von der flinken Waschbärenfamilie Blitzfell betrieben, die andere von der starken Elefantenfamilie Grauhauer. Beide Familien sind überzeugt, dass ihre Waschanlage die beste ist, doch sie haben ein Problem: die Waschbären kommen nicht an die hohen Autos ran, während die Elefanten Schwierigkeiten mit den kleinen Autos haben.

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. A mysterious light on Kirrin Island, suspicious passengers on a train, strange sounds in a deserted house - they all mean a whole lot of fun for The Famous Five! Read all about their exciting adventures in this delightful collection of short stories.