Short story collections for older children

Despite the book’s large size, the format is ideal for reluctant or newly confidant readers, the print large, well-spaced and liberally aided by the illustrations.

This engaging collection of ancient Indian animal fables is accompanied by stylish, vibrant illustrations. 

Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, this splendid collection of five short stories focuses on a variety of characters from the original tale. Full of stylish illustrations and a hardback cover, it would make a stunning gift book.

This collection of interlinked folk tales has a truly global feel, with stories reaching from Africa to the Orkney Islands, by way of Spain and Norway.

Corpse Talk author Adam Murphy and colourist/co-creator Lisa Murphy have been delving into all four corners of the earth to bring you a collection of fascinating myths and legends from all over the world.

This anthology of short fiction marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The result is a truly diverse collection of optimistic, powerful stories about historical and contemporary girls and women, by some of the best writers in children’s fiction.

Winter Magic is a fabulous collection of atmospheric, sometimes sad, sometimes unnerving but mostly warming stories for cosy bedtimes or cold winter afternoons under a blanket – with a mug of hot chocolate handy, of course.

This outstanding collection, which effectively showcases the work of talented authors, illustrators and translators from around the world, is utterly captivating and cannot be recommended highly enough.

A thought-provoking collection emphasising the importance of individual, as well as group initiatives.

A brilliant collection of funny, weird and whacky short stories in which, believe it or not, a kid can grow younger; birds can bury you; ghosts have exams; there are eyes in the milk. 

A book of short stories of animals who have gone to war and helped the war effort.

These spine-tingling stories-within-a-story are the stuff of childhood nightmares, with a good smattering of ghosts, demons, blood and gore.

This anthology of short stories for children aims to shine a new spotlight on some extraordinary women from history

This collection has twelve different mysteries told by twelve fantastic authors, and there’s a range of motives and solutions to the crimes. There really is something for every mystery lover.

A collection of eight spooky tales of the fantastic.