儿童故事集：Jack and the Pirate School Part 1

Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was seven. And Jack had six sisters, but no brothers. And they were really, really girly. All day long, theyd play with their dolls. And with their beauty salon. And twirl around in their pink ballet

儿童故事集：The Witch Who Lost Her Spells

Proofread by Jana Elizabeth. Katie went to a nice school where most of the teachers were kind, but some of them were quite strict, and all of them could be moody and grumpy at times, just like anyone else can be. Unfortunately, Katies form teacher wa

儿童故事集：The Nose That Ran Away

Loads of people are always saying that Isis is an exceptionally pretty little girl. They say things like: What lovely blonde hair she has! and What wonderful blue eyes! and Such a sweet nose! and What a darling little mouth! And Isis likes it when pe

儿童故事集：The Witch Who Got into Trouble at School

It was summer. The school year had almost come to an end, and everyone was looking forward to the long holidays. In fact, everyone would have been really, really happy, except for one thing. Before the holidays, they had to do exams. And nobody likes

儿童故事集：The Witch Who Was Frightened Of Halloween

As every kid knows, Halloween is both spooky and sweet. Its spooky because there are witches and wizards about, and its sweet because children go in search of treats. This story is about a little girl who is a witch, and its fair to say that its more

儿童故事集：Jack and the Pirate School Part 5

Captain Blackheart looked at Jack. Your father has gravely insulted this ship, sir, he snarled. And one week from today, you will walk the plank. Jack felt a bit nervous after he heard that. Take him to the hold, roared Captain Blackheart. Ben the ca

儿童故事集：Jack and the Pirate School Part 4

Just in case you cant quite remember what happened so far, Jack was a boy of seven who went off to sailing school one summer. But there was a bit of a mix-upand Jack found himself at pirate school instead. But the lunch they made was so disgusting, J

儿童故事集：Jack and the Pirate School Part 3

He was lying on the deck, and Captain Blackheart was leaning right over him. Welcome to The Pirate School, young man, he boomed. I hope you like excitement young man, because from now on, youre going to have plenty of it! Excitement is just what I lo

儿童故事集：Gladys and the chiX

Have you ever wanted to be lead singer in a band? I mean, have you ever picked up an old cardboard toilet roll, held it to your mouth, and pretended that it was a microphone? Or have you ever found yourself tapping out a beat on the kitchen table wit

儿童故事集：Gladys the Music Maker

It was Saturday afternoon, and Gladys three older sisters were just finishing their breakfast. What shall we do for the rest of the day? Asked Sam in a half-asleep voice. You mean whats left of it, said Gladys who had been up for hours, but her siste

儿童故事集：Gladys and the Big Gig

The chiX new manager was called Arny Layne and he liked to chomp cigars and talk about all the singers who had become monster rich just because of him. He had started to ring their house quite often. The first time he called, Sam picked up the phone.

儿童故事集：Gladys and the Solo Sister

The chiX walked out onto the darkened stage. They took their places, and the music began to play a sort of circus beat. Still in the semi-darkness, Laura began to sing the first few words into her radio microphone that was clipped to her costume. She

儿童故事集：Gladys and the Eurovision Song Contest

Click picture to enlarge The chiX reach the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Istanbul, and we approach the climax of our story about a girl band and their young sister, Gladys, who isnt in the band, but who IS the brains behind it. Weve specia

儿童故事集：Life is a Circus

You taught me to fly and to swoop to your arms; And though I soared high I came to no harm; You sawed me in half and you pulled me apart And though I really laughed, you had broken my heart, You stood me quite still and you threw straight your knives

儿童故事集：Gladys and the Big Deal

Our series about a girl band, called the chiX, and their brainy little sister Gladys arrives at its final episode. The chiX have come second in the Eurovision Song Contest. They think that perhaps their dream is at an end. But Arny their manager is c

儿童故事集：Song: Ghost Girl

Ghost Girl! Ghost Girl! Gladys haunting song Music by Gabriella Burnel. Words by Bertie. Always, when Im near you, You dont see me, Im a ghost girl. See-through. Sometimes, when I hear you You dont hear me Im a ghost girl Its true Often when I touch

儿童故事集：Gladys Alone: Going Underground

Gladys performs live in front of a crowd for the first time. It should be her night but two of her family members turn up unexpectedly and overshadow the event in different ways. Read by Natasha Written by Bertie Illustrated by Chiara Civati. Gladys

儿童故事集：Gladys Alone: The Eye of the Needle

Gladys desperately wants to succeed as a solo singer, but she is finding the music world is a tough place. A potential manager holds out the promise of help. Should she trust Dud the Dude? And is she weak-willed to be talked into doing something to s

儿童故事集：Gladys Alone: The Triumph

Gladys is still struggling to break through in her musical career. In this episode she feels how important the moral support of her dad is. She is also increasingly doubtful about her new manager, Dud. Read by Natasha Written by Bertie Illustrated by

儿童故事集：Gladys Alone: Are We There Yet?

Gladys is through to the first round of a big TV talent show contest. She had been planning to travel to the show on the train, but her manager Dud insisted on driving her. She is extremely frustrated when he turns up late to pick her up. Introducing