Item category 1: Short Stories

In just five stories, Edgar Allan Poe laid down the ground rules of detective fiction. This is a compendium of Poe's tales of mystery and intrigue featuring his ground-breaking detective Auguste Dupin.

In this terrifying collection of short stories, young readers will encounter a sinister mood ring which seems to determine your mood, and find out how dangerous the dark can be.

Delight in the magic of Christmas with this bumper collection of short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller! Ideal for reading aloud, or for children over 7 to read alone! Curl up with this collection of festive short stories by Enid Blyton. From the proud rocking horse who learns the ...

School's out! So go on a picnic, visit the seaside or throw coconuts at the fair in this enchanting collection of stories perfect for summer holidays.

The Scottish story has its roots in an oral tradition where stories were told to entertain. The Devil and the giro includes stories from all the major Scottish writers both famous and unsung. The anthology encompasses many examples of the themes in which Scottish writers have always excelled, mo...