CamperMom Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Hello, My daughter would like to learn more about writing short stories by reading some really good short stories. Many of the stories we have found are heavy, moody, or even gruesome. Can you recommend some good short stories that are well-written, but also lighter and uplifting? Thank you for your help! CamperMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 King Arthur and a World of Other Stories (also Robin Hood and AWOS and St. George and the Dragon and AWOS - personally I prefer the St. George book, but Arthur seems easiest to find) (McCaughrean) My Book House series (Beaupre Miller) The Light Princess and Other Stories (MacDonald) Stories and Poems for Extremely Intelligent Children of All Ages (may not all fit your criteria, but you can skip those) (Bloom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Many are not, but a couple that I love that are are The Gift of the Magi and The Necklace. The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is just silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSinNS Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 The Shepherd by Fredrick Forsythe (more a novella). Listen to the Fireside Al recording from the CBC. http://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-the-shepherd-edition-2016-1.3907204 Also from the CBC, any of the Vinyl Cafe books (or stories on the radio) by Stuart McLean. These stories were originally read by the author on his radio show, and he reads them so well, it's absolutely worth listening to them. But the books are great too. Some are a bit sad, but most are funny and very uplifting. http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/vinyl-cafe I remember most of the early ones. I'm not sure how far back the web recordings go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamperMom Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thank you all so much for your short story suggestions. My daughter is really looking forward to reading them. All the best to you! CamperMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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