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How Breeze got his name

“Breeze, is a funny name for an ogre.  How did you get it?” Fairy Tulip asked. A squirrel was hopping over and back across his knees. Breeze made a funny face. The squirrel took fright and ran away. Breeze said,…

Lovisma A Teenage Witch

It was quiet in Mudpile Wood. Not a single buzzing bee was around. Suddenly, a loud rustle made Breeze jump to his feet. It must be a big mouse. I hope it is not a bat, Breeze thought. He liked…

Breeze the World’s Friendliest Ogre

The trouble with trees. Breeze loves to sit in trees.  In general, Ogres hate trees. From his seat in a tree that sits alongside the river, he is hidden. This means Breeze can see everything that is happening in Mudpile…

Murphy’s Greatest Wish.

Murphy was not your typical dragon for many reasons. The most important reason, is that he is made of stone. But at midnight, he comes alive. The second reason why people think he is unusual, is that he loves to…

Lickity Split

(The dinosaur that wasn’t a dinosaur.) Ronan and his Gran were busy collecting eggs in the hen house. “Wow, it is a dinosaur egg. Can I have this Gran, please?” “Of course, dear,” she said. “But I don’t think it…

The Dream Catcher

Fred loves his peaceful, predictable life, watching over the planets and stars. But when a mysterious force or space being releases dreams, Fred faces an unexpected challenge: solving the mystery of who is behind it all. He knows failure means nightmares and he fears that they will replace dreams.

Squish, Squash.

“Squish, squash,” Millie sang, jumping up and down in a puddle. Luckily, she was wearing her bright green boots so her mum knew her feet would be dry. “Me and Granddad are gardening today, ” she said to Mum.“Granddad and…

Overcoming Fear: Jessie, Bob, and the Monster

(I first told this story on Decidinglybob.com. Bob considered himself to be a wolf but, in reality, was a Norwegian Elkhound with a huge heart and a bigger appetite.) Jessie was hiding under a chair. Bob, her dog and best…

Meabh and Caoimhe’s Adventure

It was Summer in Ireland. Meabh was lying on the grass, staring at the clouds in the blue sky. “I would like to be a cloud,” she said, waving her straw hat towards the sky. Caoimhe giggled. “That is silly.…