Short story
By p1kef1sh
@p1kef1sh (45681)
December 2, 2008 4:32pm CST
I would like your help please. As part of a little diversion for myself I am trying to find some popular short stories. Anything from children's to adult. But nothing that takes more than 10 minutes to read aloud.
Are there any stories that I absolutely MUST have. All contributions will be gratefully received. Just let me have the title and author and I will find the stories myself.
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16 responses
@grandpa_lash (5225)
• Australia
3 Dec 08
The Loaded Dog by Henry Lawson. My mother used to read this to us kids we we were young, and had us in fits no matter how many times we heard it. I read it at a musical "workshop" presentation I did on Henry Lawson at a National Folf Festival to adults, and had them rolling in the aisles. I read it again recently to my partner, and she loved it.
It's part of a huge body of work by Lawson, much of which would fit your time limits, much of it very funny, some very serious.
Lash
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@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
2 Dec 08
Yes indeedy ... Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak; The Elephant and the Bad Baby - Elfrida Vipont/Raymond Brigs; and there are some hilarious versions of well known children's stories in The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales - Jon Scieszka/Lane Smith. Fill yer boots!
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Umm, Around what age group are we talking about? They are alot of short cute stories for the little ones just starting to read. But it would help to have a age group so it makes it easier to suggest appropriate stories. I am sure an older child wouldn't be interested in See Spot Run..lol
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Okay. What about..The Berenstain bears books that teach lessons and help children learn about..The truth,Strangers, bad habits.
Other books:
Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney,
Never talk to strangers by Irma.Joyce
The lady who loved animals by Pam Adams
Santa Kid by James Patterson
What about girls books ages 4-8 which I am thinking of getting my little sister for Christmas.. She loves when I tell her bedtimes stories of fairies and I found some she will adore..No fun in Fairyland?
The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.
Meagan the Monday Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Tara the Tuesday Fairy
Willow the Wednesday Fairy
Thea the Thursday Fairy
Felicity the Friday Fairy
Sienna the Saturday Fairy
Sarah the Sunday Fairy
Alot of the others have came up with some great stories as well. There aren't that many Books for young adults and adults here is a few links that might be worth checking out
I know you asked for books and not links..but that is a while lotta writing..and it is almost 5 a.m. and bedtime..
http://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Tale-Short-Stories-Adults/lm/3MF0SHHXGK23B
http://www.art-arena.com/pari_mansouri.htm
http://www.mapsofworld.com/referrals/books/fiction-books/adult-fiction-books/short-stories.html
http://www.swadulted.com/Stories/stories.htm
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/mormon_lds_literature/62375
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/help.html
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
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2 Dec 08
Hi p1key,
At this moment in time I have no idea, I will have to rumage round my book case later and will let you know, but what about Grimm's Fairy Tales, there may be a little short story there. Hugs.
Tamara
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
3 Dec 08
the first thing that comes to my mind is that of the hare and the tortoise.The hare was once boasting of his speed before the other animals. "I have never yet been beaten," said he, "when I put forth my full speed. I challenge anyone here to race with me."
The tortoise said quietly, "I accept your challenge."
"That is a good joke," said the hare. "I could dance around you all the way."
"Keep your boasting until you've beaten," answered the tortoise. "Shall we race?"
So a course was fixed and a start was made. The hare darted almost out of sight at once, but soon stopped and, to show his contempt for the tortoise, lay down to have a nap. The tortoise plodded on and plodded on, and when the hare awoke from his nap, he saw the tortoise nearing the finish line, and he could not catch up in time to save the race.
Plodding wins the rac
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
8 Dec 08
Look for anything by Mem Fox. The illustrations in her stories are wonderful as are the stories themselves. Try Possum Magic, Koala Lou and Guess What? The latter is my all time favourite children's book.
@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
3 Dec 08
Hi p1kef1sh, 
One that comes to my mind is, The Gift Of The Magi, by O Henry. It's a Christmas classic, and is considered a short story. The entire thing is available to read online, of course. It may take a bit longer than ten minutes to read, but it's well worth it in my opinion. Happy reading. Take care.
One that comes to my mind is, The Gift Of The Magi, by O Henry. It's a Christmas classic, and is considered a short story. The entire thing is available to read online, of course. It may take a bit longer than ten minutes to read, but it's well worth it in my opinion. Happy reading. Take care.
@littleowl (7157)
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3 Dec 08
Hi p1ke...sorry can't help you on this one...my minds gone blank!!! LOL hugs littleowl
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
3 Dec 08
P1ke I can't think of any since most of what i read is for days of reading not hours unless the Spiderwick Chronicles books they are short..I will check here to see what advise others give you
Huggs
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@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
3 Dec 08
There is a collection of short stories by American authors called, "The American Short Story." It's edited by Thomas K. Parkes and published by Galahad Books, New York. There are many good stories and authors in it.
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@nannacroc (4049)
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3 Dec 08
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle
Can't You Sleep Little Bear, Martin Waddle and Barbara Firth
Guess How Much I Love You, Sam Mcbratney and Anita Jeram.
They're three of my favourites and I'd love a laugh.
Youngest wants
The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Judith Kerr
Aliens Love Underpants, Claire Freedman and Ben Cort
Hope to have a laugh listening to these.
@LuvBr0wn13s (765)
• United States
3 Dec 08
Robert Fulghum's "True Love" A collection of short anecdotes about love. I still re-read this every now and again. It always makes me smile.
