Expand vocabulary by accessing our top Reading Room stories, perfect for Grade 10 learners, usually aged 15 turning 16.
- Spooky Stories for High-SchoolersWe’re bringing you a spine-tingling series of stories crafted to keep you on the edge of your seat. From eerie forests to haunted hallways, each tale will lead you into the unknown, where ordinary places become gateways to the supernatural.
- Tales by Oscar WildeDiscover the magic of Oscar Wilde’s enchanting tales. Filled with deep emotions, rich imagery and poignant messages, these stories are more than just fairy tales—they explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human nature.
- Stories of the Ancient World
In this series, you’ll read about the myths, folktales and legends that are part of how ancient people made sense of the world. Gods and goddesses, humans and animals, monsters and demons were more than just characters in these stories.
- Astronomy for Curious KidsThe stories in this series will show you how astronomers use ingenious tools and clever thinking to better understand objects separated from Earth by the vast reaches of outer space.
- Lost KingdomsThis is a series of stories about the legendary lands once taught by explorers, from the sunken kingdom of Atlantis to the treasure-filled temples of El Dorado.
- South African Inventors, Bright Minds and Other Science Heroes
Over the years, people across South Africa have made their mark – read the stories of people who’ve made medical breakthroughs, discoveries and invented new gadgets.
- Terrifying TalesThis series features nine stories of spine-tingling suspense. It is exciting reading for (brave) 8- to 12-year-olds. Read these tales of terror – if you dare!
- Madiba’s favourite folktalesThis collection of Madiba’s favourites is certain to entertain and delight our readers, as well as give insight into the countries from which the tales have been sourced.
- Great novelsExplore the finest novels from around the world, from medieval adventure to modern classics. Find out what inspired writers, what their aims were, and how they set about writing their masterpieces.
- The Secret Life of TreesCrawl into the forest and discover the magic and mystery of trees. Did you know that they send underground messages? Have you heard how they take care of their families? Come and discover the secret life of trees with us!
- The Noel SeriesThis collection captures the spirit of the season in a few short tales, bringing together favourite stories, extracts from classic literature and lively retellings of traditional legends. This is the perfect collection for the whole family to share and feel the magic of Christmas.
- ShakespeareWe can’t have a Reading Room without including extracted stories from William Shakespeare’s plays. Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist.
- Greek mythologyGreek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks. Myths are stories created to teach people about something important and meaningful. We hope you enjoy the myths we shared with you, while you were also adding to your general knowledge.
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