James and the Giant Peach was prompted by the bedtime stories Roald would make up for his young daughters. He said that it was a challenge to keep them interested and attentive - he had to make his stories funny, exciting, and original. In 1964, he wrote his most famous book - Charlie...
Most of my short stories were written for magazines or anthologies aimed at adults, but you can find my MG short stories (including stories tied into my MG novels) in their own section, clearly marked. Most of the short stories on this page are free to read or listen to online, and I...
Short funny poems, all so cute that adults and kids will love them! We’ve got short poems for kids and hilarious rhyming couplets – find your favorite today!
Here are some free short stories to read online. These very short stories are perfect for high school or middle school students or anyone who loves reading.
Microphone Used for Making Podcasts for Short Stories What the Numbers in the Funny Short Stories Table Mean The Sortable Table of Ironic Stories contains a list of the funny short stories which have already been posted. Beside the title of the story is the date when it was first posted and...
20 short stories for kids 1. Tales from Moominvalley – Tove Jansson Unlike all the other Moomin books, which were novels, this is a collection of nine short stories. Delightful and funny, the stories follow citizens of Moominvalley. “Some of the characters in these tales will be brand-ne...
She has a PhD in Creative Writing and is the author of several books for adults and children. You can learn more about Lynda on the main Meet The Team page. Julianne Ingles Julianne is a book editor and book publisher in London. She loves real stories and people who write them, and ...
Discover the best English learning book - Learn English for adults. Culturally relevant and entertaining Short Stories in English for Intermediate
We all know Jess Walter as a novelist. The award-winning "TheZero" and "Citizen Vince." The...Lamberson, Carolyn
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