Whether you're stuck in a leaky boat, caught in a conflict of mythical creatures, or haunted by your dreams, the predicament is real. Grab your best friend – or maybe find a new best friend! – and join the fun and adventures created by this year's writers in our annual Short Tales anthology. Suitable for kids 8-12 years.With stories and poems from Jacinta Lou, Elizabeth Klein, Pat Simmons, Debra Williams, Sam Blake, Carole Lander, Li Mitchell, Bobby Cohen and Kristoff Verdun.

It's Open House in the... Yes, some of our characters have really put themselves in the Dog House. But who's really in there? Is it a ghost from the past or a prospect for the future? A new friend or a vengeful enemy? There's lots of fun and adventure, heartbreak and hope, and farewells and new beginnings in this collection of short stories.With stories from:Ebony WhitelawLeigh RoswenCarole LanderElizabeth KleinSteven ThomasDebra Williams

It's Open House at the lake house. Good and evil, highs and lows, life and death; it seems this year is a year of opposites.Grab your favourite drinks and snacks, settle into your deck chair, cast a line into the water or listen to the ducks swim by as you enjoy another selection of stories from some of your favourite writers.With stories from Jo Mularczyk, Peter Considine, Carole Lander, Lucy Marbelone, Ebony Whitelaw, Elizabeth Klein, Zak Brown, Pete Galea and Anne Chantel....

A collection of stories from a collection of writers. Suitable for boys and girls 8-12 years.Whether you enjoy fun and adventure, exploring new and old worlds, or a trip down the dark side of life, there's sure to be something for you. Some of your favourite writers return and there's some new ones to discover.

A Christmas themed collection of short stories for kids 8-12 years. There's fun and adventure, and sharing with friends. There are animals, elves and reindeer, and a look into the past with legends and possibilities - and even an appearance or two from Santa. A fun collection where you may just find your new favourite writer.

A Christmas themed collection of short stories for kids 8-12 years. Take a trip around the world, meet some new friends and join the adventures as Christmas brings out the best in everyone.Whether you're a boy, a girl or an elf, there's sure to be something for you.

A Christmas themed collection of short stories for kids 8-12 years. Friends, family, elves and cheeky baked goods join in the adventures of Christmases around the world.No matter your beliefs, there sure to be something in here for you to enjoy.

A little fairy goes out adventuring on Christmas Eve. Forgetting her mother's warning, she is captured by a human child. She fears the worst – but never imagines what he might have in store for her. A brightly illustrated, rhyming picture book that is ideal for reading to kids at Christmas.

A collection of short stories from a collection of writers. Suitable for boys and girls 8-12 years.If you want fun and adventure, a trip to the past, the future or a world of fantasy, there's sure to be a story here for you. You'll find some of your Short Tales favourite writers and some new ones to enjoy.

Misadventures at the North Pole, family plans gone awry, and all kinds of Nature feeling unwanted or left out, our writers have really reached the extremes. But it's Christmas, so there's sure to be happy endings – isn't there? This collection of stories and poems for kids 8-12 years is full of fun and adventure, and sure to get everyone in the mood for Christmas. With stories from Sandy Summons, Jakob Hender, Sam Blake, Elizabeth Klein, Li Mitchell, Bobby Cohen, Wendy Adams, JT Brown and ...

Whether you're travelling, entertaining, or rocking the classroom, helping friends, family or your village, or simply celebrating life or dreading the day ahead, you're sure to find something to add some fun and adventure to your day in this collection of stories and poems from writers all around the world.With stories and poems from Elizabeth Klein, Suranjit Gain, Bobby Cohen, Carole Lander, Kristoff Verdun, Debra Williams, Kane Johnson, Lucy Marbelone and Jo Williams.

It's Open House. The light's on, the door's open and the coffee's hot. Come in, sit down, put your feet up, relax and indulge in a story or two.From the depths of outer space to the depths of the human soul, these writers explore common themes with unusual twists.An assortment of stories from an assortment of writers.