Beginner short stories (A1-A2):
These are Beginner level short stories that are both easy to read and understand.
Each story is built around a specific vocabulary or grammar topic. Vocabulary charts or grammar worksheets are provided to facilitate reading.
Here are our stories:
A Party in the Savannah: Things can really get wild in the savannah. What happens when the animals decide to have fun? Who is invited? Who is left out? What type of food do they eat? What do they drink? Read this surprising short story to find out!
Beautiful Babies are Beautiful: Tami and Talu are twins and they make their mother very proud. How and why? It is your utmost duty to find out. Read on to discover more about these extraordinary sons.
When Lions Come to Town: This is a beginner short story about a courageous boy who learns to fight in a clever way with the help of his grandfather.
The Old Witch and the Wish: Charles always meets an old woman on his way to school. She is very friendly to him but rumour has it that she is a witch. However, the old lady has a wish.
The Most Beautiful Garden: Once upon a time, there was a rich family that lacked nothing except happiness. One day, a member of the family decided to do something about their situation.
Eight Days Before Christmas: This is a funny Christmas story about a father, husband and employee. His name is Christopher Bright and his boss has just given him a special task to complete. This must be done eight days before Christmas.
Dreams Can’t Be Too Big: We all have dreams and goals. They can be big or small; they can be achievable or not. What a pleasure it is when our dreams come true! This is a story about a boy who has such dreams. Will he be able to achieve them? Read on to find out!
The Astronaut from Bolero: This is a story about a young Malawian boy called Wongani. He wants to be an astronaut! Mind you, he is not the only one among his peers to harbour such ambitions! His story is fascinating and inspiring- a must-read for everyone, young and old.
You can also find Paperback and Kindle versions of some of these stories on Amazon.