Short stories: Mystery stories for children 12 Articles

by Sir Roy Redford

Ding Dong, The Witch is Dead Suspects: Anna Gables (The Witch) Jeff Sromboli (The Warlock) Anne Tweeters (The Ghost) Dorothy Spencer (The Goblin) Mystery Story: It was a dark and scary night; at least I thi...read more

by Patrick Wilson

Aggie, The Feline Leprechaun It was a comely morning. In a distance, the sound of a redheaded woodpecker tapping a pine tree in search of breakfast echoed throughout Colleen's tranquil room. The cool spring breeze whisp...read more

by Margaret Shauers

MIKEY'S GONE! Ronald and Davis had both heard, "Stay away from the Kansas River bridge," so often that the it was the first thing they thought of when Missie Rogers asked if they'd seen her brother Mikey. "He's been ...read more

by Katherine White

Someone was stealing bicycles from the children in Red Hollow. It was up to Red Girl, the detective dog and her owner Amanda, a 10 year old girl to find out who it was. "Come on Red. Some one's stolen Kristopher's bike a...read more

by Nathannaomiyudaidany lo Selbysamuelfurukawas erednytsky

Archie Smith Boy wonder Ted, a 13 year old kid that remembers everything almost any day of his life from any time that he was alive. It's helped him through all of his life. It's almost like some sort of power. But all...read more

by Elizabeth Wrobel

The Missing CD - "Go inside and get your sister," Mom instructed me. I groaned. I was already late for soccer practice as it was. I don't know why we had to pick up my sister, Carly, from school. If she was in the bathr...read more

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by Cassandra Doig

A STRANGE DAY IN JULY "Come on Luke," I squealed, excitedly to my brother. Today, dad's going to take me and Luke to the lake. It's a long trip, maybe an hour, but it's definitely worth it. We have been goin...read more

by Barbara Tarver

WHERE DID ALL THE PUMPKINS GO? Marci Russell lived on a farm with her mom, dad and two brothers. She was a pretty, kindhearted, seven year old who was always helping others. Her family was always helping peopl...read more

by Norman Mc Namara

May Day Holiday Marine Jones Style Well, thought Marine, Its May Day tomorrow, and my first one as a ghost! What fun I will have with all the dancers and the May Pole, but not too much, I don't want to spoil it. As Marn...read more

by Marilyn Dailey

Who Stole the Honors? Every year our Fourth of July Picnic Eve began at 6 o'clock in the evening at the Spartenville State Park. Today, Sergeant Crawford pinned the soldiers for their bravery and courage. "I look forw...read more

by LadieFish

A Frightful Night with Private Sullivan Veteran's Day was Monday, so we got an extra day out of school. This three-day weekend was going to be a blast! I have always been thankful for our soldiers; my mom and dad served...read more

by L. J. Stroud

Herman recoiled in surprise as the ancient wooden door of the old abandoned house that he had been pulling on finally gave way and opened. Peering inside the opening, he could faintly see stacks of dusty wooden crates and...read more