The Collection Of Short Stories For Children And Young Adults

Author : Joseph Pagan
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781466984615

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The Collection of Short Stories for Children and Young Adults by Joseph Pagan Pdf

I originally began creating childrens stories when I was a child myself. After I had grown up and was on a camping trip with three young children, they asked me to tell them a story. That gave rise to this book. The first five stories in this collection were written for children and with the interaction and help of children. The children suggested characters, places, and other elements that added to the completion of these stories. It is my hope that a lot of sleepyheads will enjoy them. The other six stories were written later. They are targeted for young adults and are, for the most part, adaptations of my unpublished screenplays. These I wrote while studying filmmaking in college. All the stories in this book were meant to be enjoyed and, maybe, give the readers a chuckle or two, some fun and exciting reading!

Author : Roald Dahl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Large print books
ISBN : 0708987478

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The Collected Short Stories of Roald Dahl by Roald Dahl Pdf

(Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) The only hardcover edition of Roald Dahl's stories for adults, the "Collected Stories" amply showcases his singular gifts as a fabulist and a born storyteller. Later known for his immortal children's books, including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, "and "The BFG, "Dahl""also had a genius for adult short fiction, which he wrote throughout his life. Whether fictionalizing his dramatic exploits as a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II or concocting the ingeniously plotted fables that were dramatized on television as "Tales of the Unexpected," Dahl was brilliant at provoking in his readers the overwhelming desire to know what happens next--and at satisfying that desire in ways that feel both surprising and inevitable. Filled with devilish plot twists, his tales display a tantalizing blend of macabre humor and the absurdly grotesque. From "The Landlady," about an unusual boardinghouse that features a small but very permanent clientele, to "Pig," a brutally funny look at vegetarianism, to "Man from the South," in which a fanatical gambler does his betting with hammer, nails, and a butcher's knife, Dahl's creations amuse and shock us in equal measure, gleefully reminding us of what might lurk beneath the surface of the ordinary.

Author : Marie-Louise Gay
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781773065229

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Short Stories for Little Monsters by Marie-Louise Gay Pdf

The internationally acclaimed author of the Stella and Sam series has created a collection of short, funny illustrated stories. This hilarious collection of illustrated stories gives us a glimpse into the things children wonder about every day. What do cats really see? What do trees talk about? Should you make funny faces on a windy day? Do worms rule the world? Do mothers always tell the truth? Do snails have nightmares? These short stories are illustrated in vibrant watercolor and collage in cartoon style. They are rich in detail and tiny humorous subplots that will delight all little sharp-eyed monsters. Key Text Features humour speech bubbles panels Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.5 Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7 Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7 Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)

Author : Avi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481445351

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Things That Sometimes Happen by Avi Pdf

Here are a few things that sometimes happen: HAPPY THINGS An unpopular Black Crayon proves to a Little Girl how useful he really is. SAD THINGS On a very hot day, an Ice-Cream Cone waits...and waits...to be eaten. EXCITING THINGS A Papa catches cold, so his Little Boy gets to go to work instead! These nine very short stories for very young readers -- culled from Newbery Honor author Avi's first book and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Marjorie Priceman -- ingeniously capture the funny, surprising spirit of a child's imagination.

Author : Mary Kole
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781599635804

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Writing Irresistible Kidlit by Mary Kole Pdf

Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing. • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership. • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more. • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you.

Author : Roald Dahl
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780140066944

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The Best of Roald Dahl by Roald Dahl Pdf

Twenty wickedly anarchic tales from the master of the unpredictable, chosen from his bestsellers Over to You, Someone Like You, Kiss Kiss and Switch Bitch.Stylish, outrageous and haunting, they explore the sinister side of the human psyche with unexpected outcomes. There's the wife who serves up a murderous new dish to her husband, the gambler who collects little fingers from losers, the sound machine that can hear grass scream, and the night-time seduction that has macabre consequences, to name a few.

Author : Aesop
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1853261289

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Aesop's Fables by Aesop Pdf

A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.

Author : Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780525646334

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The Hero Next Door by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich Pdf

From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short-story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park (A Long Walk to Water), and many more. Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes. But they all have one thing in common: they make the world a better place. Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this vibrant anthology features thirteen acclaimed authors whose powerful and diverse voices show how small acts of kindness can save the day. So pay attention, because a hero could be right beside you. Or maybe the hero is you. AUTHORS INCLUDE: William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Lamar Giles, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Ellen Oh, R. J. Palacio, Linda Sue Park and Anna Dobbin, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ronald L. Smith, Rita Williams-Garcia, and short-story contest winner Suma Subramaniam “As with the two previous anthologies from We Need Diverse Books, this collection admirably succeeds in making available to all readers a wider and more representative range of American voices and protagonists.” —The Washington Post

Author : Pat Zietlow Miller
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781250304605

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Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller Pdf

A New York Times bestseller! “These days, it seems more important than ever for books to show young people how to act with thoughtfulness, civility, and kindness.” —The New York Times Book Review When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better, wondering: What does it mean to be kind? From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving story explores what kindness is, and how any act, big or small, can make a difference—or at least help a friend. With a gentle text from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash, Pat Zietlow Miller, and irresistible art from Jen Hill, Be Kind is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world. One of Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best Books 2018"

Author : Donald R. Gallo
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1985-07-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780440977575

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Sixteen by Donald R. Gallo Pdf

Here are sixteen representative stories for the eighties, written especially for this collection by today's best-known writers for teenagers. Their impressions radiate through an emotional prism of hope and hate, love and death, despair and joy, in a diverse yet strikingly unified collection.

Author : Donald R. Gallo
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-30
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780307779397

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Join In by Donald R. Gallo Pdf

Here are seventeen original short stories that reflect young adults' views on friendships and prejudice, expectations and disappointments, and connections and confrontations.

Author : Christine Perkins-Hazuka,Tom Hazuka,Mark Budman
Publisher : Karen and Michael Braziller Bo
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0892553715

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Sudden Flash Youth by Christine Perkins-Hazuka,Tom Hazuka,Mark Budman Pdf

Presents a collection of short stories about significant moments which marked a turning point in the lives of young protagonists by such authors as Anne Mazer, Alan Stewart Carl, Dave Eggers, and Peter Bacho.

Author : Beverley Brenna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-04
Category : Canadian fiction
ISBN : 1897235577

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Something to Hang on to by Beverley Brenna Pdf

In Something to Hang On To award-winning author Beverley Brenna constructs a diverse cast of quirky and honest young teens in tough times. In varied settings characters battle through adversity: a fear of heights, family violence, the physical cage of Down syndrome, ossifying muscular dystrophy, the artistic world of autism, and even a toe caught in the vacuum. In these positive fictions, teens find ways to overcome their obstacles by capturing lasting resolutions from within. In "Foil Butterflies" a creative boy with a rare form of autism escapes to his tree house to write poetry and personify gum wrappers. Set in pre-colonial Canada, "Gift of the Old Wives" is a story about a young Cree girl with a unique gift, which allows her to predict an impending Blackfoot attack on her tribe. In "Finding Your Voice" an exceptional and unconditional friendship is made between an insular foster child and a girl immobilized by muscular dystrophy. In "One of the Guys" Brenna employs rare writing mechanics in a first person narration of a boogey boarding teen boy who finds solace in ocean waves. By using effective problem solving to overcome the seemingly impossible, these characters become encouraging examples for all teens to look within for resolve and to reach out to others in need. The twelve stories that comprise Something to Hang On To vary in time, place, and voice offering pathos as well as zany humour, creating maximum appeal for their reading audience.

Author : Teller Story
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1709578726

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Short Stories for Kids by Teller Story Pdf

Do you want a book that's really fun and can teach children good values? Then, you have come to the right place or book in this case. It's a fact universally that evil deeds have always been done but in today's society they have increased tremendously as the moral standard of the world has gone down. Often, due to lack of guidance and knowledge, children end up indulging in some unethical deed. When even adults have such a hard time fighting against the hold of devil (the personification of all evil), how can we expect our children to be any good at it? However, it's a fact that when a person - adult or child - is morally strong, they will do good even in the worst of circumstances. Yet, a person will only be morally strong if they have been taught morals in their childhood. So, it's important to train our children to have a strong character and to be able to live in this corrupt world without having to compromise their values. This book is equipped with some of the good values that children need to be aware of and practice in their daily life or they might turn into nasty people in the future. We don't want that do we? Kids need knowledge about exactly what is right and what is wrong to develop their conscience but kids tend to hate lectures. This adventure packed book will teach them good values by engaging them in fascinating stories with gripping characters. You or your children surely won't be bored when you read the thrilling but thought-provoking adventures of Steven, Nyssa and the others. In short, this book is for children of all ages, preferably those who have learned to read and write. It's not specified that only children around the ages of 9 to 15 should only read this book. Teenagers and even college students can pick it up to brush their morals. After all, it's best to brush up things once in a while. Buy Now

Author : Glenys Willars
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : 094658107X

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Short Stories for Children by Glenys Willars Pdf