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Here are ten jungle stories for children. Parents will enjoy reading them to younger children. The stories are all centred around Cadebra the wise Zebra who solves many of the animals problems. Some of the stories have a moral theme parents might like to explain to their children.

Contained within this collection are, Goblins, Elves, Wood nymphs, Water nymphs, and the most powerful Fairy of them all, Queen Aoibe, These tales will be enjoyed by children who love magic and wonder. Set in an Ireland before MAN came they will enjoy, The Magic of the Unicorn, The Magic of great Oak Tree, and other tales.Once again, James J. Deeney, author of the best-selling history book, The Workhouse Boy, has brought together memorable characters that children will remember long after they have read them.

Here is a short story about a girl called Daisy. One day, whilst visiting her grandmother's cottage a beautiful Dragonfly flies into the garden. Daisy is shocked when the creature looks at her, its tiny human face smiling. Later, on another visit to her grandmother's cottage other strange things happen. A beautiful story that parents will enjoy reading to their children. 5,700 words approx.

When Sean's great Uncle Jericho returns from China, bringing with him a strange trunk, little does twelve year old Sean, realise, it will be the beginning of the greatest adventure of his young life. And when he becomes the Keeper of the magical Amulet, how on earth is he going to be able to save the lives of everyone in Ireland? This fantastic story from bestselling author, James . Deeney will be enjoyed by children, ages seven to nine. 25,500 words long.

Here is a short story of magic and wonder in an Ireland before Humans came. In this story Aoibo- queen of the fairies must lead all the magical beings to their new home after Humans arrive. But what will happen to the birds. A wonderful fairy tale that parents will enjoy reading to their children.

All over the western world, children want the most Fabulous, Splendiferous toy ever. The toy, a life-like little man, is being offered as a prize by eccentric millionaire, Carractiticus. The price of the ticket- 20pence. All proceeds going to help children in third world countries. Sophie, who has lost her father, sends off her ticket in the hope she will win it. What happens if she does? What is so strange about the little man- the Slendiferous Randolph? This exciting tale will thrill all ages of children. 30,000 words

There are two types of animals in the jungle- Ruuclas and Loclas. The jungle lords see to it that these tribes do not mix. They make sure, by using the cruel power of the law leopards, that the Loclas are kept in their place. But then a wise Loclas zebra, called, Aus-Cur, squats with a family of Loclas monkeys in a house meant for the niece of a Law leopard. And the TRUBBLES begin. Animals marching for their jungle rights- "One animal, one say." The jungle lords can't allow this rebellion. Changes are coming and coming fast.

An alien contacts three children. The alien has crashed into a lough in Donegal Ireland and its safety craft, that it has lain in for over a thousand years, is surfacing. When the alien reaches the surface it changes to become a young boy, Robert. Each of the contacted children is intelligent. The boys are lonely. Paul is fat. Conor's father is dead. Sarah is a computer genius. Robert unites them by asking them to help him get to the top of Errigal, the highest mountain in Donegal. There his parents are to come from a galaxy billions of miles away for him. But they are stalked by Scoop ...

Ireland, 1870s. Times were hard and life was grim in those days. If you had no work, you lost your home. If you had nowhere to live, you went into the workhouse- or emigrated. This is the story about the brothers Jake and Eamon Miller and their family, buffetted about in those times of hardship... An early version of this novel was read to schoolchildren in Derry, Northern Ireland and the teacher told the author that she'd never had such a strong reaction from her children over a story. "This is a Dickensian story of tenant farmers, father, mother and sons, in Derry, Northern Ireland. When ...

Three teenagers head to the woods to gather some nuts and have a picnic. There they meet a strange magician called, Reynardo. In the woods the teenagers are forced to seek shelter from danger under a waterfall. There they meet the King of the Willfoxes. They are cajoled into becoming ambassadors to try and stop the great war between the Willfoxes and Willbadgers. In a strange forest they are led by Reynardo past monsters and other creatures, all intent in stopping the teenagers from helping to bring peace to the land. This exciting fantasy from best selling author, James J. Deeney will ...

Teenager Jake travels across America with his granny- his witch granny in a Camper van. As they search for Jake's witch mother they are pursued by the Unit, a band of day vampires- chemically enhanced men whose only desire is to become real vampires. Ther Unit is led by Jake's aunt. On their journey, they pick up Manus, a martial arts one-;legged man and his niece, Kells. Later they pick up Joel, a werewolf. This is a fast-paced story, juveniles and young adults will enjoy.

An alien flees from its prison on a slave ship. He lands on earth and changing to become a dog, he quickly makes friends with Tommy, a red-haired boy who is being bullied at School. Meanwhile, six alien bounty hunters are sent to bring back the escaped alien, dead or alive. Children who love sci fi will enjoy this fast-paced 22,500 word story.

What is it that is so strange about their grandfather Jack? He tells Jake and Sophie- twins, wonderful tales that he says he can see in the unusual shaped lightbulb in the attic. But there is something more to the old man than the twins ever dreamed about. When they capture a leprechaun on holiday, little do they think their adventure is only beginning. This tale will be enjoyed by seven to eleven year olds. This story is one of the best from James J. Deeney, best selling author of, The Workhouse Boy. 34,5000 words long

When Daisy awakes on the morning of her thirteenth birthday, little does she think that her grandfather needs her. Having lived at the orphanage all her young life it comes as a shock. She hadn't known she has a grandfather. There are other shocks ahead of Daisy- surprises and the horror of the thing that dwells within Seahope. And her life will change forever as she seeks the crystal in the secret passageways beneath Seahope. An exciting young horror story. 30,000 words

Twins, Jake and Sophie, both experienced divers, disappear underwater with the famous Dingle dolphin, Fungie. In the fabled Land of Hy-Brasil, they must search for the Goodright- aided by the mysterious Magician, Callen. Many adventures lie ahead as they fight to save the dolphins. Another exciting magical adventure from best selling author- James J. Deeney. 32,000 words

When Batach and his evil army of monsters and the undead threatens the Elf city of Collegian, it's up the strange Lady to save the Sacred garden that lies within the city. With Feverfew a young elf girl. Ferol one of the Special, Baldo general of all the Elves, and Orleo the oldest Elf Elder, they must go to the fabled Silver City to search within Wizard's Keep for the Tarsis Amulet. The Lady believes that the magic of the amulet will destroy Batach and his army. She also believes that Feverfew has the most powerful magic of all. But how will it be released? On the long journey, the small ...