English Stories for Kids

The Ghost of the Empty Seat at the Royal Albert Hall

A story about a ghost at a music concert.

The Key to the Secret Garden in Bloomsbury

A story about a man who finds a silver key in a park and discovers a hidden garden.

The Knight in the London Marathon

A story about a brave knight in a big race in London.

The Midnight Bus to Notting Hill

A man takes a red bus to his hotel in Notting Hill.

The Milk Bottle With No Lid

A story about a woman and her cat with a milk bottle.

The Mystery of the Green Children

A story about two green children in a village.

The Ravens of the Tower of London

A story about black birds at a big tower.

The Secret Ingredient in the Cornish Pasty

A story about a secret recipe from a grandmother.

The Flower of the Second War

A young student goes on a mysterious quest to Kew Gardens using an old key given to him by his grandmother.

1. 1The Key with No Lock
2. 2The Pages in the Box
3. 3A Message from the Past

The Only Passenger at the Smallest Station in Wales

Liam wants to catch a train at a very small request station in Wales.

The Candle Left in the Window the Night the Men Came Home

A mother waits for her soldier son to return from the war and finds a way to light his path.

The Red Scarf Left on the Paddington Bench

A station worker finds an elegant red scarf on a quiet bench late at night, and a small silver tag holds the only clue to its owner.

The Envelope Sealed Inside the Cornerstone of the Old School

In 1923, a young girl leaves a message inside a school building that is rediscovered eighty years later.

The Wren Boy Who Knocked on the Wrong Door

A young boy in Ireland celebrates a holiday by singing for coins and has a meaningful encounter.

The Ticket Under Platform Seven

Leo finds a strange note on an old train ticket and begins to investigate.

1. 1A Note on an Old Ticket
2. 2The Cafe with No Name
3. 3A Birthday Surprise

The Wrong Name on the Birthday Cake

A girl named Maya fixes a mistake on her father's birthday cake just in time for the party.

The Last Window Tapped by the Knocker-up

A man who wakes up workers in 1890s London prepares to retire as new technology replaces his job.

The Photograph in the Charity Shop Coat

A young woman buys a warm coat from a charity shop and discovers an old photograph hidden in the pocket, beginning a quiet search to return the precious memory to its owner.

The Library Book Returned After Forty Years

A librarian receives an unexpectedly late library book and discovers the touching reason behind its delay.

The Understudy Who Refused to Go On Stage

Clara, a nervous understudy, must overcome her stage fright when the lead singer falls ill on the season's biggest night.

The Name Inside the Ring

A young woman discovers a mysterious secret while waiting for her mother's surgery to finish.

1. 1Before They Take Her In
2. 2What the Old Box Held
3. 3What She Chose Not to Say

The Best Man's Toast That Stopped in the Middle

A best man at a wedding pauses during his speech as he remembers his old feelings for the bride.

The Runner Who Stopped at the Finish Line

An inspiring true story about a race where sportsmanship and respect became more important than winning.

The Canal Boat That Never Reached Birmingham

A man learns the secrets of the canal and his father's past while delivering an old boat.