Middle Schoolers

Read Stories For Middle Schoolers Online

This collection offers a range of short stories, myths, and fables suited for middle school readers. The tales cover a variety of themes, from adventurous quests to moral lessons, offering both classic and lesser-known works.
Legends and Myths

Captain Christy’s Thanksgiving tells the tale of Stuffy Pete and the Old Gentleman, whose Thanksgiving feast leads to an unexpected mystery.
The Legend of Stingy Jack follows the story of Jack, who tricks the Devil and ends up roaming the earth as a Jack-o’-Lantern.
Dracula chronicles Jonathan Harker’s encounter with Count Dracula and his friends’ efforts to stop the vampire’s reign.
Frankenstein is the story of Victor Frankenstein and the creature he creates, exploring themes of loneliness and revenge.
Prometheus tells of the Titan who defied Zeus to steal fire for humanity, leading to his punishment and eventual release.

Fables and Moral Lessons

The Miller, His Son, and Their Ass is a story about a miller and his son who try to please everyone and end up losing their donkey.
The Crow and the Sheep illustrates how the Crow bullies the Sheep without consequence, using manipulation to survive.
The Lion and the Shepherd shows how a Lion, once helped by a Shepherd, later spares him when he is condemned to face the Lions.
The Panther and the Shepherds explores the Panther’s revenge on those who treated him unkindly while sparing those who showed mercy.
The Dog and Her Whelps is about a dog who claims ownership of land once her puppies grow up, rejecting the shepherd’s rights.

Love and Relationships

Orpheus and Eurydice recounts Orpheus’s journey to the Underworld to retrieve his wife, Eurydice, but ultimately loses her forever.
The Lame Dog tells of a princess who marries a seemingly lame dog, only to discover that he is a prince under an enchantment.
Cupid and Psyche follows Psyche’s trials set by Aphrodite to win back the love of her secret husband, Cupid.
The King Of The Polar Bears features the King of the Polar Bears, who regains his fur and his throne after being wounded.

Adventure and Transformation

The Girl and the Snake is a story of a girl who, after being lost in the woods, helps a cursed prince who transforms from a snake.
The Mount Of The Golden Queen is about a lad’s quest to meet a princess on a magical mountain, leading to the transformation of the mountain into a castle.
The Skalunda Giant follows the story of a giant who rescues people, leading to a reunion with his home and family.
Theseus and the Minotaur recounts Theseus’s journey to defeat the Minotaur with the help of Princess Ariadne.

Family and Home

The Brother and the Sister explores sibling rivalry and the importance of character over appearance.
The Paradise Of Children tells of Pandora opening a box and releasing troubles into the world, but also Hope, which offers comfort amidst chaos.
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is a humorous story of a man tricked by a frog he bet on in a jumping contest.
The Winter’s Tale centers on the fall and reunion of King Leontes with his wife and daughter after a period of separation and hardship.

This collection provides a broad mix of themes and genres, each story offering its own unique exploration of human experiences, relationships, and moral lessons.