Uncover our best Reading Room stories for Grade 8 learners, generally aged 13 turning 14. Reading boosts concentration.
- Spooky Stories for High-Schoolers
We’re bringing you a spine-tingling series of stories crafted to keep you on the edge of your seat. From eerie forests to haunted hallways, each tale will lead you into the unknown, where ordinary places become gateways to the supernatural.
- Tales by Oscar WildeDiscover the magic of Oscar Wilde’s enchanting tales. Filled with deep emotions, rich imagery and poignant messages, these stories are more than just fairy tales—they explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human nature.
- Stories of the Ancient World
In this series, you’ll read about the myths, folktales and legends that are part of how ancient people made sense of the world. Gods and goddesses, humans and animals, monsters and demons were more than just characters in these stories.
- Astronomy for Curious KidsThe stories in this series will show you how astronomers use ingenious tools and clever thinking to better understand objects separated from Earth by the vast reaches of outer space.
- Lost KingdomsThis is a series of stories about the legendary lands once taught by explorers, from the sunken kingdom of Atlantis to the treasure-filled temples of El Dorado.
- South African Inventors, Bright Minds and Other Science Heroes
Over the years, people across South Africa have made their mark – read the stories of people who’ve made medical breakthroughs, discoveries and invented new gadgets.
- Forest LegendsFrom the Legend of the Fairy Fortress (France) to the Legend of Momotaro (Japan), here are fantastical stories of magical creatures from all over the world.
- Tales from the Earth, Sea and StarsFrom the Ancient Chinese countryside to the dense forests of Norway, this series takes our readers on a journey across cultures and continents, exploring the different ways we care for and show respect to our planet.
- Little Girls, Big DreamsIn honour of Women’s Month, we celebrate and discover the lives of outstanding women, from designers and artists to scientists and activists.
- Madiba’s favourite folktalesThis collection of Madiba’s favourites is certain to entertain and delight our readers, as well as give insight into the countries from which the tales have been sourced.
- Once Upon Our PlanetWe bring together a dozen original stories set in some of the last true wildernesses in the world, from the Arctic to the Amazon – to throw the spotlight on 12 unique environments under pressure from climate change.
- Fairy Tales of The Brothers GrimmMalevolent and dark, the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm are not for the faint-hearted, but they will delight children and adults alike with their mixture of magic and mystery.
- The Secret Life of TreesCrawl into the forest and discover the magic and mystery of trees. Did you know that they send underground messages? Have you heard how they take care of their families? Come and discover the secret life of trees with us!
- The Noel SeriesThis collection captures the spirit of the season in a few short tales, bringing together favourite stories, extracts from classic literature and lively retellings of traditional legends. This is the perfect collection for the whole family to share and feel the magic of Christmas.
- Stories from around the worldTraditional tales often take on a life of their own, traveling the world and finding new interpretations within the cultures they encounter. This collection of stories, brings together several tales from different traditions.
- ShakespeareWe can’t have a Reading Room without including extracted stories from William Shakespeare’s plays. Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist.
- Greek mythologyGreek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks. Myths are stories created to teach people about something important and meaningful. We hope you enjoy the myths we shared with you, while you were also adding to your general knowledge.
- African tales
We thought we’d share some of our favourite African Tales for you to enjoy – young and old. These tales have been extracted from “When Lion Could Fly and Other Tales from Africa”.
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