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Andromeda and Perseus

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:01:45 +0000

Princess Andromeda tells us how she was rescued from a ghastly sea monster by the Greek hero Perseus. We learn about Perseus's secret weapon, the snaky head of Medusa that can turn men to stone.

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The Secret Garden Chapter 23

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:48:57 +0000

MAGIC

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The King and the Beggar Maid

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:12:46 +0000

A king does not seem interested in marrying until he comes across a beggar maid. This is an ancient story that is often referred to in literature. Shakespeare mentions it in several of his plays, including Romeo and Juliet.

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Red Fortunes

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:44:10 +0000

Red Fortunes is Bertie's novel for Grown Ups. It's available on Amazon both in Kindle and in Paperback. And even better, for the first 5 days of May it's FREE on Kindle. Download it now and please leave a review on Amazon.

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Katie and the Witch’s Trial

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:30:35 +0000

All sorts of horrid rumours are flying round the school about Katie. They say she was responsible for the not-very-nice thing that happened to the new school swimming pool. It is almost like a witch hunt.

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The Rooster and the Fox

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:01:52 +0000

If you like Aesop’s fables, you will probably enjoy this. It is the lively story of a fox who tries to trick a farmyard rooster. There are plenty of good morals, “pride comes before the fall,” “do not fall for false flattery”. Geoffrey Chaucer included the story in his “Canterbury Tales” where it is told [...]

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Katie and the Bad Bug

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:26:47 +0000

A nasty tummy bug is going around the school. When Katie falls ill, she has words with a virus and gives it a piece of her mind.

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The Flying Horse Part 2

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:15:43 +0000

Our prince must fight a whole army. Can he survive? What will become of his love the princess? And what of the magician who made the enchanted horse?

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The Secret Garden Chapter 22

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:43:49 +0000

WHEN THE SUN WENT DOWN

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The Flying Horse Part 1

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:48:30 +0000

Part fairytale, part science fiction, this story from the 1001 Nights is full of wonder. An inventor presents the King of Persia with an enchanted horse. His son flies off to meet a beautiful princess, but there is trouble in store.

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Rip Van Winkle

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:03:37 +0000

The classic American fairytale by Washington Irving read for Storynory by Charlie Loeb.

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The Secret Garden Chapter 21

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:09:32 +0000

BEN WEATHERSTAFF

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Katie and the Magic Chocolate

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:38:52 +0000

Katie is growing up. She feels she is too old for an Easter Egg hunt. She is delighted when, over the holidays, Paul invites her to the cinema. She has some magic chocolate for him - but it does not work quite as expected.

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Colin’s April Fool

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:56:16 +0000

The grumpiest fish on the pond plays and April Fool joke - but is it funny?

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Pygmalion

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:43:25 +0000

A sculptor on the island of Cyprus scorns all women until he falls in love with a statue that he has made.

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Cleopatra

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:51:24 +0000

Cleopatra - the last queen of Egypt - clever, enchanting - the lover of Julius Caesar and then Mark Anthony - a biography.

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Madame White Snake

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:17:09 +0000

A story from China to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Two serpent spirits become young women and one of them marries a man.

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The Secret Garden Chapter 20

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:06:51 +0000

"I SHALL LIVE FOREVER--AND EVER--AND EVER!"

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The Labours of Heracles Part 2

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:25:16 +0000

We continue the adventures of the Greek Hero Heracles (Hercules to the Romans). In this part we hear about Labours 7 to 12 and a lesser known follow-up for poor Heracles – his imprisonment by Queen Omphale when he had to dress up as a girl! If you missed Labours 1- 6, you can find [...]

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The Secret Garden Chapter 19

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:48:07 +0000

"IT HAS COME!"

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The Secret Garden Chapter 18

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:33:14 +0000

"THA' MUNNOT WASTE NO TIME"

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The Labours of Heracles Part 1

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:26:24 +0000

Heracles (Hercules in Latin) was the the strong-man of the ancient world. He performed twelve labours, and we tell you about the first 6 in

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The Secret Garden Chapter 17

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:21:34 +0000

A TANTRUM

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Dad’s Half Century

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:51:02 +0000

It will be Dad's 50th birthday in June. His rich brother is planning a three day beach party at his villa in Ibiza. The family (apart from Dad) are very excited.. what could go wrong?

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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:54:22 +0000

A chaotic magical story with music which shows why you should never muddle in things that you do not understand

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The Cowherd and the Weaving Maid

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:07:26 +0000

A romantic Story from China about a cowherd who has a magical ox. The ox helps him to marry a one of the maidens who blow the clouds through the skies.

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Herod the Great

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:12:35 +0000

The biography of a king who is in the Bible.

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:52:12 +0000

Christmas carols are gorgeous. Gabriella Burnel sings Oh Little Town of Bethlehem specially for Storynory. We hope you will enjoy her lovely voice.

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Katie and the remote for life

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:49:30 +0000

Katie puts a magic spell on the TV Remote so that she can pause and rewind real life. When she takes it to school it proves to be a useful but risky devise.

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The Secret Garden Chapter 16

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 09:25:00 +0000

"I WON'T!" SAID MARY

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Astropup: prisoner of the cats

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:34:07 +0000

Astropup is a prisoner of the cat-people pirates. They humiliate him and torture him with cat music. Then the cat space ship begins to take off ... can our hero and his friend the parrot escape?

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Hansel and Gretel with Music from the Opera

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:38:18 +0000

Our extra-special production brings you a delightful introduction to opera. Our production of Hansel and Gretel by Englebert Humperdinck is specially crafted for children but anyone who loves music will delight in it.

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Astropup and the man with a laser gun

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:35:07 +0000

The man with the laser gun could help Astropup and the Good Cat rescue the parrot from the clutches of the cat people, but unfortunately he does not trust cats.

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The Secret Garden Chapter 15

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:18:03 +0000

NEST BUILDING

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Astropup and the Good Cat

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:27:31 +0000

The previous episode, Astropup and the planet of the pirates, ended with Astropup’s friend the parrot being kidnapped by Cat People. They ordered Astropup to hand over the diamond from HMS Hesperus. The Parrot screeched “Don’t give them the diamond.” This has left our hero in something of a quandary. How will he solve the [...]

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The Secret Garden Chapter 14

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:46:34 +0000

A YOUNG RAJAH

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Astropup and the Planet of the Pirates

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:07:33 +0000

Astropup and his friend the parrot have a huge diamond which they found in the Wreck of the Hesperus. Instead of returning it to Space Central on Earth, they are heading for the Planet of the Pirates where they intend to sell it and make their fortunes. Astropup and the planet of the pirates. When [...]

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The Secret Garden Chapter 13

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:30:43 +0000

"I AM COLIN"

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Tick Tock Turkey and the Festival of Honolulu

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:03:57 +0000

Tick Tock Turkey fans have been begging us for more tails of the time-travelling bird. In fact, they’ve been begging us for YEARS ! We are pleased to say that Tick Tock’s creator, Michael Brett has penned another story for us (with a little help from Natasha). And here it is… As you may recall, [...]

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The Secret Garden Chapter 12

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:13:40 +0000

"MIGHT I HAVE A BIT OF EARTH?"

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Don’t Be Scared of Halloween NEW VERSION

bertie@storynory.com (Storynory) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:22:07 +0000

A new version of Katie's halloween song

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