Johanna Spyri

Clara was a thin and pale girl who spent most of her time on a couch that was wheeled from one room to another. She was anxiously waiting for Heidi when, at last, Dete and Heidi were brought into the room by Tinette, the maid. Fraulein Rottenmeier was eager to observe the manners and appearance of Clara’s new companion; however, she didn’t seem very pleased with her. How would Heidi react to Fraulein Rottenmeier’s questions, and will she be able to adjust to this new environment? How will life in Frankfurt differ from her peaceful mountain home? Will Clara like her new companion? Read this part to discover the beginning of a whole new chapter in Heidi’s life filled with surprises, challenges, and new friendships.

Adventure

English

Heidi Part 6

Heidi was now eight years old and enjoyed the happiest days of her life on the mountains with her grandfather. One sunny day in March, the village pastor from Dorfli visited Alm-Uncle to convince him to send Heidi to school. However, Alm-Uncle firmly refused, as he believed Heidi was safer and happier growing up freely among nature. Soon after the pastor left, another visitor arrived. This time it was Aunt Dete. What could be the reason behind her sudden arrival? Why was Alm-Uncle so unwilling to send Heidi to school? And how would he react to Dete’s plans? Read this part to discover how these two visits changed Heidi’s life and set her on a new path.

Heidi Part 5

As autumn arrived, the cold winds made grandfather forbid Heidi from venturing into the mountains. Peter felt unhappy and bored without her, and he also missed the delicious meals she shared with him. Soon, winter came, and everything was covered in a thick blanket of snow. One day, full of excitement and determination, Heidi decided to visit Peter’s grandmother. Wrapped warmly in her thick coverlid and guided by her grandfather, she sped down the snowy slopes in a sleigh, eager to reach the grandmother’s cottage. But what will Heidi find there? How will the grandmother treat her lively, caring visitor? And what clever solutions will grandfather come up with to make the old house safe and comfortable? Read this part to find out how Heidi’s cheerful spirit brings light and happiness to the grandmother’s dark and lonely days.

Heidi Part 4

When Heidi woke up, she was amazed to see the golden rays of sunlight streaming into her cozy loft. She quickly dressed and ran outside, where she met Peter and the goats. Her grandfather told her to wash up first. After a cheerful morning routine, Heidi set off with Peter to the mountains. As they climbed higher, Heidi was delighted by the beauty around her: the colorful flowers, the clear blue sky, and the playful goats. She named each goat and comforted them, showing her kind and gentle nature. What will Heidi discover next on her mountain adventures? How will her bond with Peter, her grandfather, and the goats grow stronger? Read this part to find out!

Heidi Part 3

Heidi is an interesting story about a young girl who was taken by her aunt, Dete, to live with her grandfather high up in the Swiss Alps. Heidi was an orphan and had been living with her aunt until the age of five. Her grandfather was a quiet, rude old man who was called Alm-Uncle by the villagers. Despite all this, Heidi was very happy. As she climbed higher and higher, Heidi discovered a world filled with fresh air, happy goats, and a new friend named Peter, the goatherd. But what will happen when she finally meets her grandfather? Will the mountains become her new home, or will she long to return to the valley? Read this first part to learn about how Heidi enjoys life in the mountains and how her grandfather reacts upon seeing his granddaughter for the first time.

Heidi Part 1

Zeenat Iqbal Hussain

This story is about a brave and curious boy who, while returning home from Lahore, noticed a long line of mysterious trucks passing by. Their appearance made him wonder who owned them, but even his father had no idea. When they reached Pindi, the boy saw the trucks entering a large garage near his neighborhood. At home, he called his friend Asim, and together they decided to investigate. What plan would the two friends make to enter the garage? Would they risk danger, or would they help resolve a hidden mystery? What shocking truth lay behind the mysterious boxes loaded on the trucks? Read this thrilling story to find out!

Contemporary Fiction

GOING AFTER THE TRUCKS

This story is about a diver, Asghar, who lived in the coastal town of Archipelago, and whose source of income was the pearls he found underwater. One morning, when Asghar went to buy fish, he found a large crowd on the coast gathered around the dead body of a fellow diver. What had caused the diver’s death? Will Asghar go underwater to find and kill the cause of the murder? Read this interesting story to discover the truth behind the diver’s death.

THE LAST DIVE

Louisa May Alcott

Once, two eleven-year-old boys, Billy and Tommy, were sitting on a fence, whittling arrows. Tommy, feeling adventurous, suggested they run into the woods and go hunting. While Billy was hesitant and asked many questions in an attempt to avoid the idea, however, Tommy somehow convinced his cautious friend. Together, they headed into the forest with their bows, a few useful accessories, and a basket packed with lunch. Will the boys be able to hunt squirrels or snare any animals? Will they truly enjoy their adventure, or will it turn into real danger? Read this amusing and slightly suspenseful tale to find out what happens to brave Tommy and poor, anxious Billy as they try to live out their wildest dreams.

How They Ran Away

The Brothers Grimm-Translated by Atifa Jameel

یہ ایک ننھے مگر ذہین لڑکے چُٹکو کی دلچسپ کہانی ہے، جو انگوٹھے سے بھی چھوٹا تھا مگر ہمت اور عقل میں سب سے بڑا نکلا۔ کبھی چوہے کے بل میں، کبھی گائے کے پیٹ میں، اور کبھی بھیڑیے کے اندر؛ وہ ہر مشکل سے چالاکی سے نکل آیا۔ آخر چُٹکو کیسے اپنے ماں باپ کے پاس واپس پہنچا؟ یہ جاننے کے لیے آئیے، کہانی پڑھتے ہیں۔

Fairytale

Urdu

Chutku Ki Herat Angaiz Muhimaat

Muhammad Usman Qazi

Little Dragon has a big problem—he can’t breathe fire like the other dragons in Dragon Valley. While his friends make bright flames and warm the night sky, poor Little Dragon only makes tiny puffs of smoke. 🐲💨

Feeling shy and left out, he goes on a brave journey to discover why his fire won’t come out. Along the way, he meets new friends who teach him that true strength comes from the heart—not just from fire.

This heartwarming adventure is perfect for young readers who love stories about:

🐉 Dragons and magical creatures

💖 Courage and self-confidence

🌿 Friendship and kindness

✨ Never giving up

📖 Part 1 ends with a big surprise… and a hint that Little Dragon’s real adventure is only beginning.
👉 To be continued in Part 2!

Moral

Little Dragon Can't Breathe Fire

Flora Annie Steel-Translated by Atifa jameel

یہ کہانی جیک اور اس کے ساتھی جانوروں کی ہے جو قسمت تلاش کرنے نکلتے ہیں۔ راستے میں ان کی دوستی، ہمت اور عقل ایک بڑے امتحان میں پڑتی ہے جب وہ ڈاکوؤں کے ٹھکانے پر جا پہنچتے ہیں۔ کیا جیک اور اس کے ساتھی ڈاکوؤں کا مقابلہ کر کے سونا حاصل کر پائیں گے؟ ڈاکوؤں کو بھگانے کے لیے وہ کیا تدبیر اختیار کریں گے؟  یہ سب جاننے کے لیے کہانی ضرور پڑھیے۔

Fable

Choron Ko Par Gaye Mor

This is an adventure story about the brave bear Baloo. All the animals in the jungle loved Baloo because he was always ready to help and knew a lot about the jungle.

Non-fiction

The Brave Bear

Enid Blyton-Translated by Atifa jameel

یہ کہانی ایک نٹ کھٹ بلی پیٹر کی ہے جو خود کو سب سے زیادہ ہوشیار اور بہترین کپتان سمجھنے لگتی ہے۔ مگر جب سمندر کی لہریں اس کے غرور کا امتحان لیتی ہیں تو کیا واقعی وہ اپنی صلاحیت ثابت کر پاتی ہے یا مشکل میں پھنس جاتی ہے؟ جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھتے ہیں۔

Captain Peter Ki Khatarnak Muhim

Captaan Peter Ki Khatarnak Muhim

These tales are crafted to ignite young minds with curiosity, bravery, and a sense of wonder. Each story is filled with magical creatures, adventurous quests, and valuable life lessons.

These stories are filled with heartwarming moments, delightful characters, and valuable life lessons. They aim to inspire young readers to embrace their curiosity, cherish friendships, and believe in the magic within themselves.

So, dear reader, prepare to set sail on a world of enchantment, where anything is possible, and dreams come to life. As you turn each page, may you be filled with awe and joy, and may the lessons woven into these tales stay with you forever.

Mystery

Beautiful Stories

H.G. Wells

At a table, a man with a scar on his face began to share a strange tale of survival. Years ago, while searching for rare eggs in Madagascar, he and two native companions discovered enormous Aepyornis eggs؛ remains of a giant bird thought to be extinct. But greed and betrayal left him stranded alone on a deserted island with only a canoe, a few supplies, and three of those precious eggs. To his amazement, one of the eggs hatched, and he found himself raising a giant bird he fondly named “Man Friday.” For nearly two years they lived together on the lonely island, until the bird grew into a towering creature with a dangerous temper. Did the scarred man manage to tame this monstrous bird or was he forced to make a terrible choice? What happened when his only friend turned against him? And how did he finally escape the island? Read this captivating tale of adventure and survival to explore the secrets of Aepyornis Island.

Aepyornis Island

Charles Dickens

On a bitterly cold and dark night, the narrator joins a Thames Police officer, nicknamed Pea, on a patrol down the river. As they drift under bridges and along the black waters of London, they encounter eerie scenes, tales of suicides, strange characters, river thieves, and daring escapes. The narrator listens to stories from a toll-keeper at Waterloo Bridge and learns about the cunning tricks of smugglers, dredgermen, and thieves who haunt the riverbanks. The night is filled with suspense, horror, and glimpses of the hidden life of the Thames. What secrets does the dark river conceal? Who are the strange figures roaming the bridges? Will the police outwit the clever thieves of the water? Read this thrilling story to discover the mysteries of the night hidden under Waterloo Bridge.

Down with the Tide

L. Frank Baum

This story is about a little girl, Mary, who lived on a seaside cliff with her father, mother, and two brothers. Mary’s father and brothers were sailors. One spring, her father and brothers set off on a long voyage to the Black Sea. Mary felt very sad, but to mark the time she planted a special garden of cockle-shells, cowslips, and dingle-bells; each flower standing for someone she loved. She cared for them with all her heart, believing their blossoms and fading would guide her father back home. But what would happen when the flowers began to wither? Who would guide poor Mary then? And would her loved ones come back home safely? Read this touching story to discover the connection between the flowers and Mary’s hope.

Mistress Mary

Anonymous

A map was discovered by four curious friends who lived in the coastal town of Windy Cove. Together with their golden retriever, Captain, they set out for a mysterious island to explore it and found hidden treasure. But when they reached the island, strange and eerie happenings startled them. Will they succeed in finding the treasure? Will the four friends return home safely, or fall victim to the strange creatures of the Walking Isle? Read this mysterious story to find out!

A Journey to the Mysterious Island

Laura E. Richards

Maine is a cheerful and fearless girl who never complains about the harsh winter, unlike the other girls at Miss Wayland’s School. While snowstorms and freezing winds frustrate her classmates, Maine finds beauty and excitement in the snowy world around her. One stormy night, a child’s cry is heard outside during a terrible blizzard. Without hesitation, Maine steps out into the storm, armed only with snowshoes and courage. What drives Maine to risk her life in such dangerous weather? Can her love for winter truly prepare her for the fiercest test of all? And how will the townspeople remember this brave girl after the storm? Read this thrilling and heartwarming story to discover how Maine’s strength, kindness, and bold spirit turn a deadly snowstorm into a tale of heroism.

Maine to the Rescue

Ambrose Bierce

Through this haunting story, Ambrose Bierce presents the tragic illusion of freedom and the cruel reality of war. Peyton Farquhar, a devoted Southern civilian, is about to be executed by Union soldiers on a bridge. As the rope is released, he imagines escaping, swimming away, and returning to his loving family. But is it all real or only a desperate dream in his final seconds of life? What leads this man to such a fate? What does his final vision reveal about hope, illusion, and the cost of loyalty? Read this powerful Civil War tale to explore how time, perception, and death can all twist into one unforgettable moment.

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Hammad Younus

Arcadia: a secret academy in Delhi, where young demigods – children of Greek gods now living in India – hone their powers. Led by the wise centaur Chiron, heroes like Arion (son of Zeus) and Callista (daughter of Athena) train for battles ahead. But ancient Titans stir, Giants awaken, and even mortal politics threaten their existence. With Hindu, Persian, and Roman gods watching, these diverse heroes must unite. In a world teetering on chaos, can their quest for the Sword of Destiny truly save everything?
Read the story to find out.

Arcadia's Guardians: The Divine Confluence

Nathaniel Hawthorne

On a golden afternoon in ancient Greece, a brave young man named Bellerophon arrives at the mystical Fountain of Pirene, carrying a magical bridle in his hand. He is in search of the legendary winged horse Pegasus, whom he hopes to tame and ride in order to defeat a terrifying monster called the Chimæra. But Pegasus is no ordinary steed, wild and free, he soars through the clouds like a shooting star and drinks only from the sacred fountain. While the villagers mock him, Bellerophon finds hope in the innocent belief of a little child who sees Pegasus’s reflection in the water. Then one day, the miracle happens—Pegasus appears! Will Bellerophon be able to win the horse’s trust and fight the deadly, three-headed Chimæra? Will he fulfill his promise to save the kingdom? Read this thrilling tale of faith, friendship, and fierce determination to discover how a winged horse helped a hero conquer the impossible!

Pegasus, The Winged Horse

Hans Christian Andersen

A mother duck is thrilled as her eggs begin to hatch on a lovely summer day, but one egg takes longer than the rest. When it finally cracks, out comes a large, ugly duckling who looks nothing like his siblings. From that moment, the poor duckling is mocked, bullied, and shunned by all the animals on the farm. Heartbroken and lonely, he runs away and begins a long and painful journey through the wild, facing cruelty and hardship wherever he goes. But the seasons change, and so does the duckling. What surprise awaits him at the end of winter? Will he always be the outcast “ugly duckling,” or is there something extraordinary waiting just beneath the surface? Read this touching tale to discover how one misunderstood little bird finds out who he truly is.

The Ugly Duckling

Richard Connell

Sanger Rainsford, a big-game hunter, falls off his yacht and finds himself on a mysterious island called Ship-Trap Island. He's taken in by General Zaroff, a wealthy and eccentric aristocrat who shares Rainsford's passion for hunting. However, Zaroff's obsession takes a dark turn.  What did general Zaroff mean by his, biggest game? Being a hunter himself, why didn’t Rainsford approve Zaroff’s idea of hunt and prey?
Read this suspenseful story to find out whether General Zaroff succeeds in his treacherous plan or falls victim to his own deadly game.

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