Another list of good, free children's ebooks from Smashwords.
Here's my latest choice of good, readable, free children's ebooks that can be downloaded from the Smashwords store. As with my previous lists, I've been looking for interesting, well-written books for ages about 6 to 12, of at least 1500 words - so no very short stories or picture books are included. Fantasy and animals figure largely; this reflects the nature of many Smashwords books.
Just click on the title to be taken to the Smashwords page for each book. (Right-click to open the link in a new tab.)
Look Here, Hercules by Teri Kanefield. A short, cheerful story about a girl's adopted dog; for readers over 7.
Skycastle, the Demon and Me by Andy Mulberry. A boy orders a demon in this lively story which has one or two typos but is enjoyable nonetheless; for over-8s.
The Cat Who Couldn't Miaow by A.M. Kirkby. Narrated by a cat adjusting to a new family, this short book is written with an assured touch; for age 8 plus.
The Enchanted Music Box by Lindsay Johannsen. Despite a rather slow start, this is a charming, old-fashioned story about a clock-maker's gift for his grand-daughter. Best for readers over 8 who are not averse to fairies.
Attack on the Overworld, Book 1: Finding Herobrine by Mark Mulle, one of several free Minecraft books by this author. Even though I've never played Minecraft I found this readable and easy to follow. For over 9s.
Fighting Tom (Jerry the Kat series) by Carolyn Lis. An unusual and entertaining story of a troop of cats that undergo military training, as sniffers for explosives. For ages 9 up.
Sugar & Clive and the Circus Bear by Alexandra Amor. When the circus abandons a bear, Sugar the dog and Clive the swallow plan to get him to freedom, in a likeable animal tale that avoids tweeness. For over 9s.
My Science Teacher is a Wizard by Duane L. Ostler. A slightly wordy but entertaining tale set in an American school, for ages 10 up.
Losing William by Jenni Francis. Feisty Auckland schoolgirl Keri has problems at school, her parents are separating, and then her brother goes missing... A pacy story for over 10s.
The Great Time Lock Disaster by C. Lee McKenzie. Trainee wizard Pete and his friend find themselves trapped in Victorian England, in a complex story that could appeal to Harry Potter fans of 10 plus.
These are my personal preferences; none of the authors have asked me to review their books, and of course you may well find others at Smashwords that you enjoy.
I've still got a backlog to get through, so there should be another booklist later this year. Meanwhile, Happy Reading :)
Just click on the title to be taken to the Smashwords page for each book. (Right-click to open the link in a new tab.)
Look Here, Hercules by Teri Kanefield. A short, cheerful story about a girl's adopted dog; for readers over 7.
Skycastle, the Demon and Me by Andy Mulberry. A boy orders a demon in this lively story which has one or two typos but is enjoyable nonetheless; for over-8s.
The Cat Who Couldn't Miaow by A.M. Kirkby. Narrated by a cat adjusting to a new family, this short book is written with an assured touch; for age 8 plus.
The Enchanted Music Box by Lindsay Johannsen. Despite a rather slow start, this is a charming, old-fashioned story about a clock-maker's gift for his grand-daughter. Best for readers over 8 who are not averse to fairies.
Attack on the Overworld, Book 1: Finding Herobrine by Mark Mulle, one of several free Minecraft books by this author. Even though I've never played Minecraft I found this readable and easy to follow. For over 9s.
Fighting Tom (Jerry the Kat series) by Carolyn Lis. An unusual and entertaining story of a troop of cats that undergo military training, as sniffers for explosives. For ages 9 up.
Sugar & Clive and the Circus Bear by Alexandra Amor. When the circus abandons a bear, Sugar the dog and Clive the swallow plan to get him to freedom, in a likeable animal tale that avoids tweeness. For over 9s.
My Science Teacher is a Wizard by Duane L. Ostler. A slightly wordy but entertaining tale set in an American school, for ages 10 up.
Losing William by Jenni Francis. Feisty Auckland schoolgirl Keri has problems at school, her parents are separating, and then her brother goes missing... A pacy story for over 10s.
The Great Time Lock Disaster by C. Lee McKenzie. Trainee wizard Pete and his friend find themselves trapped in Victorian England, in a complex story that could appeal to Harry Potter fans of 10 plus.
These are my personal preferences; none of the authors have asked me to review their books, and of course you may well find others at Smashwords that you enjoy.
I've still got a backlog to get through, so there should be another booklist later this year. Meanwhile, Happy Reading :)
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