Stories

Every morning, brilliant new stories are written by primary schoolchildren.They are all stored in our library (the stories, not the children). To read the stories and see the pictures, just click on the title or read more to view stories.

We also have stories from our other locations: Cork, Conamara, Galway, Kerry, Mayo, NorthWest, Wicklow, and Wexford

Meet the Cranks

Our Lady of Victories BNS, Ballymun, 6th Class, 19th February 2009
One morning in his office at Fighting Words, Mr. McCrankey is trimming his ear hairs and thinking about firing his staff.

He takes a puff of one of his big, stinky cigars and snarls at the children out in the courtyard.

The Zombie Falls in Love

Scoil Chaitriona, Coolock, 1st Class, 18th February 2009
There once was a zombie called Deadness. More than anything he wanted blood. But he had a problem. He was terrified of the sun.

The Two Superdogs

St Laurence O'Toole GNS 2nd Class , 17th February 2009
There once was a puppy called Jessie. More than anything else, she wanted to find her eight brothers and sisters. She was terrified of dognappers.

Billy and his best friend Handy Mandy

St Laurence O'Toole's Girls School, Sheriff Street, 16th February 2009
Once upon a time Billy and his best friend Handy Mandy went for a walk. They went to the park, to look at the waterfall. They brought a picnic. In a basket. They watched the sun going down.

The Runaway

St Joseph's Co-Ed, East Wall 5th class, 16th February 2009
Macy Lee and Talulagh were best friends. They lived in an orphanage.

One day they were playing football outside in the back yard of the orphanage. Macy Lee was crying beside the court.

Superunderpants

Fionnbarra Naofa, Cabra, 5th Class, 13th February 2009
One day, a nine and a half year old boy called John arrived home from school.

His Ma said, “You need to buy some new underpants because yours are all ripped from climbing up trees.”

Grater Hater

Scoil 'de Kilmore West, Dublin 5, 5th Class, 12th February 2009
Bob the talking cheese is in the gerbil’s cage. He had jumped in there when the lady with the grater had opened the fridge to get

Sweaty Betty and Her Husband Paddy

St Peter's National School 6th Class Phibsborough, Dublin 7, 12th February 2009
Another hot day scorched the unsuspecting villagers, as Paddy walked tranquilly to the shed. Betty ambled beside him as she furiously spat out words.

Alfalfa goes nuts

St Brendan's National School 4th Class Loughshinny, Co. Dublin, 11th February 2009
There once was a squirrel called Alfalfa. This particular squirrel spoke jibberish. He just did not make sense. His biggest dream in life was to be a stunt man. However, he had a problem-he was terrified of grannies on motorbikes.

The Earth is Gone by Mrs. McConkey

Scoil Plas Mhuire 2nd and 3rd Class 10th February 2009
Mrs McConkey the crazy teacher goes into the haunted house and two skeletons jump on her. She runs away up to the top of the house.

The Adventures of Harold the Pig

Scoil Mhuire's Iosaf, St Mary's Place, Dorset Street, 5th/6th Class, 9th February 2009
A pig called Harold was on the farm. He was chasing the hens, playing, as usual. He fell into the muck, again, but this time the hole was really deep. This time, he was at the bottom of a well.

The Naked Giant

Our Lady Immaculate Darndale 2nd Class, 5th February 2009
A beast named Mr. Weenie really wants to live in a castle. Right now he is working in the jungle. He works with grannies. That is how he meets his best friend.

Sparkles and Cuddles

Scoil 'sde, Kilmore West, 1st Class, 4th February 2009
One day Cuddles the bunny rabbit went for a walk in the park. Her friend Sparkles the butterfly was with her. Sparkles was flying beside her. They were playing hide and seek.

Crazy Monkey

Plas Mhuire BNS 1st & 2nd Class , 3rd February 2009
One day a monkey named Spider-Monkey is hanging from a tree. He loves bananas but he can’t find any! So now he has to go find some bananas. He is very afraid of tigers. He is most scared of a tiger named Leo.

A Buddha Love Story

St Columba's Glasnevin 6th Class Monday, 2nd February 2009
Mr. Masterson, the Buddha, is in Cabra in India.He’s walking around, eating Mars Planets and keeps bumping into people.
“Watch out!” says a person twice his weight.

The Family of Shabbydoodles

St Joseph's National School Ballymun, 30th January 2009
Long ago, in a haunted mansion, there was a man named Mr Jamie Shabbydoodle.

What A Shopping Spree!

Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun 5th Class , 29 January 2009
Betty the cowgirl was in Santry, at the Omni, looking for a cowboy to be her boyfriend. She wanted to buy a new boots and a lipstick and maybe a few other things as well.

Sly Ready for Action!

St Columba's National School, Glasnevin, 4th Class, 28th January 2009
There once was a super agent cat called Sly. He was set on keeping the world safe. He was in his owners house, her name was Jemma. He was drinking from his milk bowl when he decided to go and watch some television.

I'm An Alien Like Her

St Columba's Glasnevin 5th class, 27th January 2009
Nadine and her friend Kelsey were bringing their dogs for a walk in Millmount Park in Glasnevin. Nadine was able to walk three dogs at the same time because she had three arms.
Kelsey could only walk one, even though she had three legs. She had a tennis ball that she threw to her dog.

The Man Who Wanted a Girlfriend

Our Lady Immaculate Junior School, Darndale, 2nd Class, 22nd January 2009
Once upon a time there was a narky man. His name was Mr Crankey. More than anything else in the world he wanted a girlfriend. But Mr Crankey had a secret fear, he was afraid of children.

Grumpy Granny

St Columba's Glasnevin, 3rd Class, 21st January 2009
Once there was a little old Granny called Grumpy Two Shoes. She was the grumpiest granny in the whole wide world. Her biggest ambition in life was to get rid of all the children. The thing she feared most over anything else, was looking at herself in the mirror!

Double Trouble

St Columba's Glasnevin 6th Class, 19th January 2009
The story starts in Mrs McConkey’s office. There is a desk and a big coffee machine in her office.
She has a bald cat called Cornelius. She’s angry because her twin sons shaved her cat.

Jimbobalina and the Young One

Assumption Girls National School, Walkinstown, 6th Class, 15th January 2009
Charlotte is the cheeky young one. Jimbobalina is the scary giraffe.She goes on holiday and gets lost. She meets the giraffe who starts talking to her. At first the giraffe is scary.

A Donkey's Greatest Fear

Griffeen Valley Educate Together National School, 5th Class, 1st January 2009
Once upon a time there was a cranky donkey (who liked chocolate) whose greatest ambition was to climb Mount Everest. His name was Congo.
There was one a big, big problem, he was afraid of heights.

Coco's Dream

By 3rd/4th Class, St Columbas National School, Glasnevin
Coco the dog is sleeping soundly in his box dreaming of life as a super hero. His little home is situated in a dark lane in Manhattan.
Cappuccino the cat is walking along the path when she stumbles upon Coco’s box.

Butter Truffle Saves the Kitchen

Scoil Mobhi, Glasnevin, 4th Class, 11th September 2014
One day a chocolate called Butter Truffle was made. She was put in a box of chocolates but nobody wanted to eat her.