Muhammad Usman Qazi

The Mini Encyclopedia for Kids is a colorful and engaging reference book designed especially for young learners. Packed with fascinating facts, simple explanations, and eye-catching illustrations, it introduces children to a wide range of topics—from animals, plants, and the human body to space, history, inventions, and world cultures.

This kid-friendly encyclopedia is organized in short, easy-to-read sections with fun visuals, making complex ideas simple and enjoyable to understand. Each page encourages curiosity and discovery, helping children build knowledge step by step while strengthening their vocabulary and general awareness.

Perfect for school projects, homework help, or just exploring the wonders of the world, the Mini Encyclopedia for Kids is a handy guide that sparks curiosity and inspires lifelong learning.

Non-fiction

Historical Fiction

English

Mini Encyclopedia For Kids

Charles Dickens

A bachelor lawyer who loves art finds himself haunted by a mysterious figure. On a stormy evening, he encounters a shabby man who introduces himself as a “Model” for painters. This strange man complains of being used in countless artworks and vows to “grow one” that will haunt the narrator. After two years, the lawyer again comes across the same mysterious being. What could he have grown that would haunt the narrator? What does the story reveal about art and painting? Was the narrator truly haunted forever by an overgrown object? Read this mysterious tale to find out!

Horror

Mystery

The Ghost of Art

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.

Adventure

Maine to the Rescue

H. P. Lovecraft

In a crumbling old chateau atop a wooded hill in France, young Antoine, the last Count of a once-proud family, lives a lonely life surrounded by mystery and sorrow. Raised by a loyal servant, Antoine grows up hearing whispers of a terrible curse that dooms every male heir to die at the age of thirty-two. Isolated and curious, he delves into ancient books of alchemy and black magic, desperate to uncover the truth. As his own fateful birthday nears, he discovers a hidden passage in the castle and comes face-to-face with a terrifying figure. Who could this figure be, and what is he doing in the castle? What dark secrets lie beneath the castle walls? Can Antoine break the curse before it claims him too? Read this chilling gothic tale to uncover the haunting legacy of a cursed family.

The Alchemist

Edgar Allan Poe

"The Black Cat" is a classic short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1843. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist who descends into madness and cruelty, ultimately leading to a horrific act of violence against his pet black cat, Pluto.
What heinous act the protagonist did?  What was the revenge of the cat? Read the whole story.

The Black Cat

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

On a quiet summer night, Dr. Watson receives a surprise visit from his old friend, the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. A mysterious case awaits them; the sudden and shocking death of Colonel Barclay, a respected soldier. The scene of the tragedy is puzzling: a locked room, a strange wooden weapon, and no clear sign of how the Colonel died. Even stranger, his wife is found unconscious and accused of murder. As Holmes digs deeper, secrets from the past begin to surface including a strange figure with a twisted body and a secret that could change everything. Who was the mysterious man seen near the house that night? What strange creature left claw marks in the room? And can Sherlock Holmes uncover the truth before an innocent woman is punished? Read this suspenseful tale to discover how a hidden past, a wild animal, and a twist of fate reveal the shocking truth behind the Colonel’s death!

Detective

The Crooked Man

Frank Stockton

The Widow Ducket lives a quiet, well-ordered life in a seaside village—until one summer afternoon when four old sailors arrive at her door, hungry for a meal and even hungrier for attention. Over tea, the sailors begin telling wild sea stories; each more outrageous than the last. Giant sharks frozen in icebergs? Whales drinking water to save ships? Obelisks knocking people into the ocean? But just when the old sailors think they’ve impressed their host, the calm and clever widow surprises everyone with a sea tale of her own. And it’s no ordinary tale. Her story is so unbelievable; it might actually be true. What exactly happened to the widow in that little rowboat during a terrible storm? Did she really calm the ocean with a can of kerosene? Can someone actually swim ashore by charging themselves with static electricity? Read this witty tale to discover how a quiet widow outsailed the sailors at their own game.

Humor

Prose

The Widow's Cruise

Hammad Younus

This story comes from the diary of Ahmad, an eleven-year-old boy studying in Class 5. He wrote it during a tense period between India and Pakistan, from the 6th to the 10th of May. Based on true events, Ahmad’s personal account takes you on an emotional journey through fear, confusion, pride, and transformation. In these pages, Ahmad reveals the stages of his emotions and how his perception of the Pakistan Armed Forces changed dramatically during those few critical days. At first, he held doubts and even criticized the role of the military. But what led this young boy to think negatively about the very protectors of his homeland? How did the armed forces not only change Ahmad’s mind but also win the hearts of the entire nation? Read this heart-touching story to discover how a nation’s trust can be rebuilt, and how even a child’s perspective can reflect the spirit of an entire country.

Contemporary Fiction

Short Story

Operation Bunyan Marsoos

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.

The Most Dangerous Game

ایک بچے (احمد)کی ڈائری، جو 6 مئی تا 10 مئی، پاک بھارت جنگ پر اپنے تاثرات کا کھل کر اظہار کرتا ہے۔ یہ ڈائری واضح کرتی ہے کہ کیسے پاکستانی عوام کے جذبات اور احساسات اس جنگ کے دوران مسلسل تبدیل ہوتے رہے، مگر بالآخر پاک افواج نے جنگ اور عوام کے دل، دونوں جیت لیے۔
احمد کو کن متضاد جذبات اور احساسات کا سامنا تھا ؟ احمد کے ان متضاد خیالات کا سبب کیا تھا ؟کیا احمد کے شکوک وشبہات درست تھے؟ان سوالات کے جواب جاننے کے لیے کہانی کا مطالعہ کریں

Urdu

Hussain Adnan

Leo lived in a peaceful village nestled beside an ancient forest. His grandmother had gifted him a tiny lantern, which he named Ember for its warm, glowing light. One evening, while wandering through the woods, Leo discovered a shimmering silver pebble hidden beneath the ivy. That mysterious pebble led him to a magical land where the sky remained in eternal twilight. What adventures await Leo in this strange land? Who will he meet there, and how will his magnificent lantern help the creatures of that world? Read this fascinating story to discover Leo’s extraordinary journey.

Fairytale

Leo and the Lantern of Starlight

Abeera Lateef

بچو!آئیےآپ کو قصہ سناتے ہیں ایک قدیم سرنگ کا  جو کہ سالوں پہلے انگریزوں کے دور میں بنائی گئی تھی ۔ نعمان،فہد،یاسر اور حماد چار دوست تھے۔ چاروں دوست پیپر ختم ہونے کی خوشی میں  فہد کی حویلی میں جمع ہوئے ۔ فہد کی حویلی کافی پرانی تھی لیکن اس کا کچھ حصہ توڑ کر دوبارہ تعمیر کیا گیا تھا جبکہ دو کمرے ایسے ہی بند پڑے تھے ۔ان چاروں دوستوں کو باتوں باتوں میں پتہ چلا کہ یہاں ایک سرنگ ہے جو کہ کافی پرانی ہے ۔ انہوں نے اس سرنگ میں جانے کا فیصلہ کیا ۔ جب وہ اس کی کھوج میں نکلے تو ان کے ساتھ اس پُر خطر اور خوفناک سرنگ میں کیا ہوا؟کیا وہ زندہ سلامت وہاں سے نکلنے میں کامیاب ہو گئے؟آئیے اس موت کی سرنگ کے بارے میں مزید جاننے کے لیے یہ پر تجسس کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Maut Ki Surang

Elara was a kind-hearted and brave girl who lived in a village near an enchanted forest. One day, she discovered a golden feather shining in the grass. Her grandfather told her that the feather belonged to the Phoenix of Everflame, who would grant the wish of the one who returned the feather. Will Elara be able to reach the Phoenix and return the golden feather? What dangers lie ahead for her on this journey? What would she wish for, and will her wish be granted? Read this magical tale to follow Elara’s journey and her encounter with the Phoenix of Everflame.

Elara and the Golden feather

The Brothers Grimm-Translated by Sobia Hussain

ایک گاؤں میں غریب لڑکا اپنی ماں کے ساتھ رہتا تھا ۔ اس لڑکے کا نام الہ دین تھا ۔ وہ پیسہ کمانے کے لیے  دور دراز  علاقوں میں جاتا تھا ۔ ایک دن جب وہ جنگل میں تھا تو اسے ایک اجنبی شخص نے الہ دین کو کوئی کام کرنے کا کہا ،وہ کیا کام تھا؟ کیاالہ دین نے وہ کام کر دیا ؟ اس کے بعد الہ دین کے  کیا حالات ہوئے؟ یہ سب جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھیں ۔

Readers

Aladdin aur Jadui Chiragh

On a stormy night, as the Halsewell East Indiaman sails through rough seas, Captain Pierce anxiously watches over his beloved daughters and passengers. The ship, battered by the relentless storm, begins to take on water, and the crew struggles to keep it afloat. Among the brave officers, Mr. Meriton and Mr. Rogers do their best to calm the frightened passengers and maintain order. But as the ship drifts helplessly towards the jagged rocks near Seacombe, disaster strikes. Will the passengers find a way to escape the sinking ship? Can Mr. Meriton and Mr. Rogers save themselves and others? Read this gripping tale of courage, tragedy, and survival to uncover the fate of all the stranded survivors and passengers on board the ships.

The Long Voyage

The Brothers Grimm

Once, a queen had a beautiful daughter, whom she named Snow-white because she was as white as snow. Sadly, Snow-white’s mother passed away, and her father married a woman who was proud, vain, and jealous of Snow-white’s beauty. The new queen wanted to be known as the most beautiful in the world. She possessed a magical mirror that told her who was the fairest of all. One day, when she asked the mirror, it declared that Snow-white was the most beautiful. Enraged, the queen decided to get rid of her young stepdaughter. She ordered a huntsman to take Snow-white into the forest and kill her. However, the kind-hearted huntsman let her escape. What menacing plans will the queen devise to harm Snow-white? How will Snow-white survive in the wilderness? Read this enchanting fairy tale to discover the hardships Snow-white faces in her struggle for survival.

Little Snow-White

Stephen Crane

A group of men gathered near a grocery store were engaged in an enjoyable conversation. Among them was Mr. Henry Fleming, an old war veteran who had once been a sergeant in the army. When asked whether he had been frightened in battle, he openly admitted that he had been scared, especially during his first fight. His honesty amused the men, but his grandson, Jim, was deeply troubled. He had always idolized his grandfather as a fearless soldier. Later that night, a fire broke out in the barn, and Henry rushed to help. How will Henry react to the danger? Will Jim’s feelings about his grandfather change? Read this touching tale to find out what happened to the old man and how he proved his courage.

The Veteran

Kamel Kilani

صنعت الأم كعكة لذيذة، لكن الأب غير موجود في المنزل. لذلك، أصبحت مسؤولية الفتاة ذات الرداء الأحمر أن تأخذ الكعكة إلى منزل جدتها وعمها. فهل ستتمكن الفتاة من عبور الغابة والوصول إلى وجهتها بأمان؟ اقرأوا هذه القصة الخالدة بكلمات كامل كيلاني.

Fable

Arabic

Laila-waz-Zeab (Leila And the Wolf)

ایک باپ نے اپنے سات بیٹوں کو  پانی لانے کے لیے چشمے پر بھیجا تاکہ اپنی نو زائیدہ بیٹی کو پاک پانی سے نہلا سکے  ۔لیکن جب  کافی دیر تک وہ واپس نہ لوٹے  تو باپ نے غصے میں بددعا دی کہ وہ کوے بن جائیں اور ایسا ہی ہوا۔جب لڑکی بڑی ہوئی تو اسے اپنے بھائیوں کے بارے میں علم ہوااور وہ انہیں تلاش کرنے کے لیے نکل پڑی۔ کیا یہ خوبصورت لڑکی اپنے گم شدہ بھائیوں کو ڈھونڈ نے میں کامیاب ہوئی؟ اس سفر میں اسے  کن خطرات کا سامنا کرنا پڑا اور  بددعا کا اثر کیسے ختم ہوا ؟لڑکی  کی اس مہم جوئی  کے بارے میں جا ننے کے لیے آ ئیے کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Saat Kavvon Ki Kahani

Mark Twain

This story presents Twain’s unique twist on the ghost story genre, where he humorously critiques superstitious behavior. A man rents a room in an abandoned building on Broadway, only to discover that he is not alone. As night falls, strange and eerie events begin to unfold: blankets slipping away, mysterious footsteps echoing in the halls, and ghostly whispers in the dark. Gradually, his fear builds to a climax. To his astonishment, the spirit of the Cardiff Giant, a petrified man from a well-known fraud, appears, pleading for rest and peace. But what happens when the ghost discovers a shocking truth about its own remains? Will the haunting come to an end? Do you think the Cardiff Giant’s ghost deserved sympathy despite its mistakes? Read this intriguing tale to uncover a blend of humor, mystery, and a ghost with an unexpected story to tell.

A Ghost Story

Muhammad Ahmad Raza Ansari

یہ شہر کا قدیم محلہ تھا جس کی ارشاد سٹریٹ میں بڑے بڑے بنگلے تھے ۔ انہی  بنگلوں میں سے  ایک میں دوہیم رہتا تھا ۔ سخت سردیوں کا موسم تھا ۔ایک رات  دوہیم اپنے نانا جان کے کمرے میں سو رہا تھا کہ اسے کسی کے گنگنانے کی آواز سنائی دی ۔ جب اس نے  کھڑکی سے جھانک کر دیکھا تو اس کے رونگٹے کھڑے ہو گئے اور اس کی ساری بہادری ہوا ہو گئی ۔ دوہیم نےدیکھا کہ ایک سفید بھوت گلی میں رقص کررہا ہے ۔ کیا یہ سچ میں وہی بھوت  تھا جس کے بارے میں  سارے محلے والے باتیں کر رہے تھے؟ یہ بھوت کس کی حویلی میں رہتا تھا ؟ آئیے اس بھوت کی حقیقت اور اس کا سیاہ حویلی سے  تعلق جاننے کےلیے یہ  پُراسرار کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Siyah Hawaili Ka Sufaid Bhoot

H.G. Wells

Four friends gathered at the Mermaid Club on a Saturday morning. One of them, Clayton, who had stayed at the club overnight, shared an extraordinary story—he claimed to have caught a ghost that had tried to scare him. However, Clayton remained unafraid and asked the ghost why it was at the club. Despite his calm delivery, his friends were doubtful, assuming it was just another one of his tall tales. Did Clayton really encounter a ghost, or were his friends right to be skeptical? What might the ghost have told Clayton about its reason for being there? How would Clayton have reacted when he first saw the ghost? Read this thrilling story to uncover the truth behind the mystery at the Mermaid Club.

The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost

O.Henry

A beautiful, elegantly dressed young woman is sitting in one of the luxurious train coaches in Denver when two young men, handcuffed together, enter the coach. As they take the only available seat near the woman, she suddenly recognizes the handsome man, Mr. Easton, an old acquaintance from Washington. However, something seems off—Easton's right hand is bound by the handcuffs. He casually explains his situation, but the truth of who he really is slowly unfolds as the train continues its journey. Will the young woman believe Easton's story? What is the true nature of his connection with the handcuffed man? Read this suspenseful story by O. Henry to discover the reality of Mr. Easton.

Hearts And Hands

Toseef Aslam

پرستان میں سارہ نامی  ایک  خوبصورت پری رہتی  تھی جس کا باغیچہ سب کو بہت پسند تھا ۔ خاص طور پر  اس   باغیچے میں   فوارے کے گرد لگے خاص پھولوں کو سب دیکھنا اور حاصل کرنا چاہتے تھے ۔ ایک بار بادشاہ کے بیٹے کو کسی زہریلے سانپ نے کاٹ لیا ۔ شہزادے کے علاج کے لیے  انہی خاص پھولوں کی ضرورت تھی  جس کو صرف شاہی خاندان کا ہی کوئی فرد لا سکتا تھا۔  ان خاص پھولوں کو لانے  میں بادشاہ کی مدد کس نے کی؟ باغیچے میں سے پھولوں کے چوری ہونے کی خبر  پر سارہ پری کا کیا ردعمل تھا؟ کیا شہزادہ ان پھولوں سے صحت یاب ہو پایا؟ آئیے بادشاہ کے پرستان کا سفر اور ان خاص پھولوں کی خاصیت جاننے کے لیے یہ دلچسپ کہانی پڑھتے ہیں۔

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