Stories in English

“I want a new ball” Vasu said.Papa was surprised, “But you had bought a new ball of your choice yesterday”.“Yes but Suraj did not like that ball” Vasu replied.“But why should you worry about that if you like that”.“Now I need a red ball” Vasu hugged his father.“Alright… we will get a red ball tomorrow for Vasu” his father patted …

Once upon a time – of all the good days in the year, on Christmas Eve – old Scrooge sat busy in his counting-house. It was cold, bleak, biting weather: foggy withal: and he could hear the people in the court outside, go wheezing up and down, beating their hands upon their breasts, and stamping their feet upon the pavement …

The House of Modiglia, importers of silks, was one of the famous business establishments in Seville, Spain. The two brothers Yaakov and Reuven del Modiglia had inherited it from their father, who received a special scroll from the king of Spain – praising him for his contribution to the development of overseas trade. Their widowed mother Donna Rachela del Modiglia …

Little Johny was very happy today. Because, he was going to market with his father on New Year eve to purchase various things. All of his own liking. The market was quite lively and all the shops were decorated with light bulbs of different shades. Just then Johny noticed a shop where a good number of birds were kept in …

Cheeku was on cloud nine when his editor Mr. Bolu Bear asked him to get ready for an assignment on birds inhabiting North America. Cheeku worked as a Special Correspondent with the Jungle Times. This was his first trip to North America. Having packed his bag and baggage, he flew off to the place. While strolling beside a lake, he …

Narakasura was a legendary figure, the progenitor of the Bhauma dynasty of Pragjyotisha. He is considered to be a son of Bhudevi, fathered by Vishnu in his Varaha incarnation. He is claimed as one who established Pragjyotisha. He was killed by Krishna and his son. Bhagadatta of Mahabharata fame, succeeded him. Bhoomi Devi (mother Earth) had a son named Naraka. …

“Chandu wait. Let’s celebrate our victory,” Abdul requested. “I’ll just be back – I must tell Baba the news. It was his training that helped me win against the New English School Giants in the Kabaddi finals,” screamed Chandu. “I know, it was your stamina and speed that really worked,” Abdul said, “Thanks to Baba.” Chandu rushed home, “Baba, Baba! …

“Vijaylakshmi”, called out the teacher of Class VI B, nodding at the girl seated in the middle of the room, “please come here”. The girl in the candy-striped uniform rose, black eyes flickering nervously. Her thick, frizzy hair was pulled tightly back into a long, heavy plait but wisps of hair had escaped and framed her face in a halo …

Amit and Nikhil were fast friends. Both were 11 years old and studied in class 6. Both the friends were helpful and caring. They always took care not to hurt each other’s feelings. Amit and Nikhil were popular for their friendship in the entire school. But there were few boys who were jealous of their friendship. Motu was one of …

Out in the woods stood a nice little Fir-tree. The place he had was a very good one; the sun shone on him; as to fresh air, there was enough of that, and round him grew many large-sized comrades, pines as well as firs. But the little Fir wanted so very much to be a grown-up tree. He did not …