Short Stories for Kids | Burlington Public Library

by Adderson, Caroline

Book - 2021

The stories follow the course of the pandemic, from the early measures through lockdown, as the kids in the building observe the stresses on the adults ar...Show more The stories follow the course of the pandemic, from the early measures through lockdown, as the kids in the building observe the stresses on the adults around them and use their own quirky kid ingenuity to come up with ways to make their lives better. Show less

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Beasts and Beauty

Dangerous Tales

by Chainani, Soman

Book - 2021

These twelve tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts include a retelling of The Little Mermaid. What If the sea witch had a different opportunity to offer? These twelve tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts include a retelling of The Little Mermaid. What If the sea witch had a different opportunity to offer? Show less

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Step

Stories

by Ellis, Deborah

Book - 2022

In this powerful collection of short stories, children around the world turn eleven and take a step into their futures. Each one is changed in ways both big and small. In this powerful collection of short stories, children around the world turn eleven and take a step into their futures. Each one is changed in ways both big and small. Show less

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Tales From the Treehouse

Too Silly to Be Told...until NOW!

by Griffiths, Andy

Book - 2022

Contains a collection of 13 humorous short stories about the adventures of friends Andy and Terry, who live in a multi-story treehouse. Contains a collection of 13 humorous short stories about the adventures of friends Andy and Terry, who live in a multi-story treehouse. Show less

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Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

by Kinney, Jeff

Book - 2021

A collection of humorous, illustrated, spooky stories that include vampires, zombies, ghosts, the Headless Horseman and ill-fated love and friendship. A collection of humorous, illustrated, spooky stories that include vampires, zombies, ghosts, the Headless Horseman and ill-fated love and friendship. Show less

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9 From the Nine Worlds

by Riordan, Rick

Book - 2018

A collection of short stories based on Norse mythology featuring characters ranging from elves and giants to Thor. A collection of short stories based on Norse mythology featuring characters ranging from elves and giants to Thor. Show less

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The Human Kaboom

by Rubin, Adam

Book - 2023

A collection of six stories, each one featuring an explosion of some sort. A collection of six stories, each one featuring an explosion of some sort. Show less

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The Ice Cream Machine

by Rubin, Adam

Book - 2022

A collection of six short stories in a variety of genres and settings, all featuring ice cream. A collection of six short stories in a variety of genres and settings, all featuring ice cream. Show less

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A Sliver of Moon and A Shard of Truth

Stories From India

by Soundar, Chitra

Book - 2022

Clever Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, are back in a vibrant new collection of stories riddled with surprises. Clever Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, are back in a vibrant new collection of stories riddled with surprises. Show less

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Calling the Moon

16 Period Stories From BIPOC Authors

Book - 2023

The young people in these sixteen stories find that getting a period not only brings change to their bodies, it also brings joy, sorrow, self-discovery, and yes, sometimes even gifts. The young people in these sixteen stories find that getting a period not only brings change to their bodies, it also brings joy, sorrow, self-discovery, and yes, sometimes even gifts. Show less

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The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities

New Stories About Mythic Heroes

Book - 2021

A collection of ten stories by authors from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint that remix myths for modern readers. Features characters from the authors' other books. A collection of ten stories by authors from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint that remix myths for modern readers. Features characters from the authors' other books. Show less

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Star Wars

Stories of Jedi and Sith

Book - 2022

Here are ten original stories about the valiant Jedi and the evil Sith. Larger-than-life characters clash in epic lightsaber battles that will appeal to young readers and to the young Star Wars fan in all of us! Here are ten original stories about the valiant Jedi and the evil Sith. Larger-than-life characters clash in epic lightsaber battles that will appeal to young readers and to the young Star Wars fan in all of us! Show less

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Super Puzzletastic Mysteries

Short Stories for Young Sleuths From Mystery Writers of America

Book - 2020

A collection of 20 mystery short stories for children from today's popular children's authors that invite readers to solve the case before the characters do. A collection of 20 mystery short stories for children from today's popular children's authors that invite readers to solve the case before the characters do. Show less

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