Short stories (Children’s / Teenage) – The Bell Bookshop

Just So Stories Audio

Emma — Wed, 29 Jan 2098 00:00:00 +0000

Hear, O Best Beloved… In these classic stories Rudyard Kipling tells us the origins of many of the beasts of the sea, the jungle, the desert and even of exquisite palaces of the East. We are told how the elephant got his trunk, how the leopard got his spots and how the humble butterfly caused an uproar by stamping his foot. Written for children, these stories are so rich in humour, inventiveness and imagination that they have a timeless appeal to all ages.

The night train

Emma — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.

With a shrill whistle the Night Train is off, delivering its passengers to children’s dreams. The yeti, the ballet dancer, the friendly monster and the princess all have starring roles.

Then the train comes to an unexpected halt. A tree has fallen across the track and there’s no way the guard can move it on his own.

It’s a race against time and the passengers will need to use all their talents to get the train moving again. Can they reach their dreams before midnight?

An uplifting story celebrating the power of working together by Matilda Woods, author of THE BOY, THE BIRD AND THE COFFIN MAKER, gorgeously illustrated by debut artist Penny Neville-Lee.

Where magic grows

Emma — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Discover seven unique fables, filled with humour, heart and hope, from Onjali Q. RaÃºf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class. Beautifully illustrated by Katarzyna Doszla in full colour, with gorgeous details such as a ribbon marker and patterned endpapers, this hardback collection is the perfect gift to be cherished for years to come.

Have you heard the story about the bird that turned to stone? Did your parents warn you about the extra-specially-super-deliciously-fantastically naughty boy who got a frog stuck in his throat? No? Well, never fear: Onjali Q RaÃºf is here to entertain you with her sparkling collection of never-before-told fables for kids who want to make the world a better place.

Written with Onjali’s trademark heart and humour, this is the perfect gift that will entertain while also gently conveying messages of hope and the power of love and compassion, complete with beautiful full-colour illustrations by Katarzyna Doszla throughout.

Stories include: The Bird That Turned to Stone, The Extra-Specially-Super-Deliciously-Fantastically Naughty Boy (& the Secret Frog in his Throat), Francesca’s Feet and the Old Man’s Shoes, The Axe that Married a Tree and others.

Mr. Men Little Miss save Christmas

Emma — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Why do the Mr Men and Little Miss need to save Christmas? Have you met Mr Grumpy yet?!

Everyone loves Christmas. Well, almost everyone? Mr Grumpy is the grumpiest person in the world. He is so grumpy that he doesn’t even like Christmas! But this year, Little Miss Tiny has a plan to make Mr Grumpy change his ways and show him just wonderful Christmas really is.

Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including sports day, a visit from the tooth fairy, Halloween and Chinese New Year.

The wicked wood

Emma — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour illustrated chapter book, join her on her hilarious quest to escape the Wicked Wood!

Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!

She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it’s time for bed.

In The Wicked Wood, the King and Queen have DISAPPEARED! The townsfolk saw them and Lorenzo the dragon disappearing into the Wicked Wood and they haven’t come back… One by one, Minna’s friends set off to find them. But they don’t come back either! So Minna takes a deep breath and heads into the middle of the Wicked Wood, where she finds everyone eating the gingerbread walls of the house of the Wicked Witch! Quick – everyone must get home before nightfall! But how can they fly home when Lorenzo has eaten so much gingerbread that he can’t get off the ground…

Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

Stories for Christmas

Emma — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Snuggle down with this charming collection of wintry and Christmas stories from the world’s best loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!

From tales of hot roasted chestnuts to shared gifts and falling snow, celebrate the festive season with these short stories by Enid Blyton.

These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.

Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.

Read all of Enid Blyton’s bumper short story collections. New in 2023:
Five-Minute Stories
Stories of Tails and Whiskers
Spellbinding Stories
Stories for Christmas

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Strange tales

Emma — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000
A beguiling collection of tales from master storyteller Daniel Morden for the young reader drawn to the uncanny and the strange. Inspired by folklore and myth from Daniel's travels around the world.

Norse folktales, myths and legends

Emma — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A beautiful new edition of retellings – including legends from Norse mythology and a selection of fairy tales from Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from Scandinavia, retold for young readers with charm, warmth and gentle humour by Anika Hussain, an author born and raised in Stockholm. This book contains traditional favourites, including the legends of Norse gods Loki and Thor and the fairy tales Little Thumbelina and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, with a host of other Scandinavian stories to discover.

Includes 20 Norse and Scandinavian folktales, myths and legends in a perfect, child-friendly package.

Part of the Scholastic Classics collection: introducing generations of book lovers to timeless stories, repackaged especially for young readers

Classic stories told from a modern perspective

Once upon a time in the North

Emma — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Lyra is studying at Oxford University, she comes across the story of Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrnisson’s first meeting, many years ago, along with much evidence of the adventure that brought them together . . .
When a young Texan balloonist, Lee Scoresby, comes down to earth in the harbour of an Arctic town in the North, little does he realise that he is about to be embroiled in an out-and-out political brawl.

Lee and his daemon, Hester, find themselves the target of political factions trying to take over the running (and oil) of the town. And also resident in the town are huge arctic bears, ignored and patronised by the people and treated like second-class citizens. When Lee and Iorek first meet, they cement a friendship that will continue throughout their lives, as the tensions and pressure in town lead to a deadly conclusion . . .

Featuring two of Philip Pullman’s best-loved characters, this is an adventure-filled short story that builds on the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust.