Engaging, short stories for children 6 to 12 years
The story of a pet can change a child's life in unexpected ways. When eleven-year-old Karen moves to the coastal town of Pelican Cove with her yellow Labrador, Goldie, she discovers that adjusting to change is easier with a faithful companion by her side. They explore...
Set among the misty peaks and hidden trails of stories of Appalachia, follow twelve-year-old Maggie as she embarks on a dangerous journey with only her favorite llama, Churro, by her side to prove she can help save the family’s mountain lodge. Chapter One: Maggie and...
Willow has been dreaming of the past, but today she witnesses history in the making. As the smoky mountains elk return to the valley, she discovers a deep connection to a boy who tried to protect them a century ago. Chapter One: Whispers in the ValleyChapter Two: The...
Appalachian stories and mountain wisdom follow sisters as they set out from their cabin to find the rare wild flower, Pink Lady Slippers. They never expect that rising creek waters will test their courage and quick thinking. It was a crisp spring morning in the Smoky...
Firefly Farm is home to a wise old hen who knows that being loud doesn't make you a leader. Join Rylan and Cale in one of our most charming farmyard stories about humility, bravery, and listening to the quiet things. Firefly Farm and Helen, the Wise Old Hen Firefly...
When a humble net pulls up a mysterious copper bottle, a simple morning turns into a legendary adventure. This reimagining of the fisherman and the jinnee weaves together magic, clever tricks, and a quest to heal a broken kingdom. Part One: The Story of the Fisherman...
In a galaxy far away, three siblings raised on different planets discover magical artifacts that lead them to their destiny. Drawing inspiration from the tales of one thousand arabian nights, this cosmic adventure follows the children of the Galactic Alliance's...
Just So Stories Rudyard Kipling classic comes to life in this retelling, in which King Solomon, who can speak to animals, faces a palace full of quarreling guests. When Solomon encounters two arguing butterflies—one boasting it could destroy his palace with a single...
When rival wizards threaten to tear the Grand Academy apart, it takes a mossy troll and a tiny butterfly to save the day. Enjoy this magical twist on the butterfly that stamped where cooperation proves to be the strongest spell of all. Chapter 1: The Grand Academy...
When Ruarc makes a warm cave home, one by one the wild animals come in from the cold — all except the cat. Retold from a beloved short story of Rudyard Kipling, this gentle bedtime tale follows the one creature who refuses to be tamed and the boy wise enough to love...
When a little crab named Snappy sneaks away from his duties to play, the ocean starts behaving very strangely indeed. Inspired by a classic short story by Rudyard Kipling, this cozy bedtime retelling follows Snappy's journey from mischief-maker to tide-pool helper —...
Long before text messages, a clever girl named Taffy tried to send a note using only pictures and a piece of bark. This charming twist on classic rudyard kipling stories shows how a simple drawing led to a very big, very funny misunderstanding. Long, long ago, when...