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Stories for 8+ years old

These stories should be understandable for eight years olds. However, we believe they can be fun at any age above that as well. The age requirements are based on vocabulary, topics, and overall story length.

Deucalion and Pyrrha

Greek Fable

Deucalion and Pyrrha

7
 min
8
+
4.53

Being cruel to others can come back to bite us. Seeing the immense cruelty of humanity, Zeus decides to send a huge flood to the ground to punish the people for their anger. Only Deucalion and Pyrrha will survive.

Stories for 8+ years old
Daedalus and Icarus

Greek Fable

Daedalus and Icarus

9
 min
8
+
4.38

It’s always worth listening to good pieces of advice from those more experienced than us. When Daedalus and his son Icarus try to leave the island where they live in exile, Icarus tragically dies. He doesn’t care to listen to the wise advice of his father, and his curiosity kills him.

Stories for 8+ years old
Davey’s New Game

Jana Kacmarova

Davey’s New Game

11
 min
8
+
4.9

Davey asked for an electronic game for his birthday — one that had received a lot of hype. When he is given it, his life changes. At first, the game excites him tremendously, but after many days of continuous playing he becomes so absorbed that he stops paying attention to his family and friends and doesn’t get any exercise or fresh air. To find out what becomes of Davey, have a read!

Stories for 8+ years old
The Exercise Book Alliance

Lenka Novakova

The Exercise Book Alliance

11
 min
8
+
4.52

Jack’s mum comes up with an idea to help him stop forgetting to take all his books to school – she sticks them together into one giant book. She has no idea, though, how much the different subjects in the book will constantly argue and fight. Will they eventually learn how to put up with one another, or even work together?

Stories for 8+ years old
The Wall

Abby Voss

The Wall

5
 min
8
+
4.21

This story involves the strong-willed characters Hare, Wall, Gap, and Blackbird... Hare wakes up to a day that’s quite different from what she expected. All because of Wall, which mysteriously appeared overnight. How will Hare deal with such an unwelcome obstacle? (Hint: Gap and Blackbird are involved!) It’s all about determination and the discovery of one’s own strength and creativity. And of course, one’s ability to enjoy the unfolding adventure.

Stories for 8+ years old
Orpheus and Eurydice

Greek Fable

Orpheus and Eurydice

12
 min
8
+
4.71

In this story, you and your children can explore one of the best-known Greek myths. You’ll read about the lovers Orpheus and Eurydice, about Orpheus’s journey to the underworld and about the incredible things that love makes possible. You’ll also find out more about the role of the storyteller or writer and about how stories are invented and how they can change.

Stories for 8+ years old
Pelops

Greek Fable

Pelops

5
 min
8
+
3.98

This fable teaches us that even in the past people could tell the difference between good and evil intentions. Although the story is typical of the time in which the fable originated, the main theme is still relevant today. Pelops longs for the beautiful Hippodamea and decides to fight for her heart. But her father will give his daughter as a bride only to one who can defeat him in a four-carriage race. However, the loser must pay with his life.

Stories for 8+ years old
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