17 episodes
STOR14S Yahoo! UK
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4.4 • 14 Ratings
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STOR14S is a podcast featuring short stories for children, all submitted by the general public as part of a Yahoo writing competition held during the 2020 Coronavirus Lockdown. If you enjoy this series, please consider donating $5 or £5 to the work of GEANCO at https://www.geanco.org – an organisation working to provide essential health service in Nigeria, and prevent the spread of the COVID-19.
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Dragons Like Shiny Things
In the latest episode of STOR14S, actor Lonnie Chavis reads us a short story written by Sharon Butters: Dragons Like Shiny Things. The story of an annual coming of age quest for the youngsters of a small village, to steal gold from a Dragon's nest.
And remember, you can help us fight COVID-19 in Africa by donating $5 or £5 to GEANCO, a wonderful charity committed t.o developing and helping African communities.To donate, visit: https://www.geanco.org/coronavirus/
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The Runaways
In the latest episode of STOR14S, actor Zoe Saldana reads us a short story written by Cathryn Norris: The Runaways. The story of a sheepdog's quest to save a struggling teacher control her class.
And remember, you can help us fight COVID-19 in Africa by donating $5 or £5 to GEANCO, a wonderful charity committed t.o developing and helping African communities.To donate, visit: https://www.geanco.org/coronavirus/
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Being Mean
In the latest episode of STOR14S, actor Sam Adegoke reads us a short story written by Monika Nagy: Being Mean. The story of two unassuming Goblin friends and their adventure together.
And remember, you can help us fight COVID-19 in Africa by donating $5 or £5 to GEANCO, a wonderful charity committed t.o developing and helping African communities.To donate, visit: https://www.geanco.org/coronavirus/
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Magic Squirrels
In the latest episode of STOR14S, actor Thandie Newton reads us a short story written by Taylor Friedlander: Magic Squirrels. The story of a small dog who finds himself in a tricky situation with a 'magical' squirrel...
And remember, you can help us fight COVID-19 in Africa by donating $5 or £5 to GEANCO, a wonderful charity committed t.o developing and helping African communities.To donate, visit: https://www.geanco.org/coronavirus/
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Polly Tumpkin's Pumpkin
In the latest episode of STOR14S, actor Kobna Holdbrook-Smith reads us a short story written by Steven Kent: Polly Tumpkin's Pumpkin. The story of a young girl called Polly and her bid to win a Pumpkin growing contest in her small village.
And remember, you can help us fight COVID-19 in Africa by donating $5 or £5 to GEANCO, a wonderful charity committed t.o developing and helping African communities.To donate, visit: https://www.geanco.org/coronavirus/
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Flying Colours
In the latest episode of STOR14S, actor Edi Gathegi reads us a short story written by Angela Young: Flying Colours. The story of how the African Starlings went on a treacherous mission got achieve their amazing colours.
And remember, you can help us fight COVID-19 in Africa by donating $5 or £5 to GEANCO, a wonderful charity committed t.o developing and helping African communities.To donate, visit: https://www.geanco.org/coronavirus/
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Customer Reviews
Ooh! Stories!
I love short stories from all genres. This takes the cake because I love the lineup of narrators. And I get to discover new authors! Awesome!
Our kids love ‘em
Our little ones love the imaginative stories. Perfect length for bed time
Beautiful stories! Thank you, GEANCO Foundation!
Bedtime stories read by Benedict Cumberbatch, Thandie Newton, Zoe Saldana, Chiwetel Ejiofor, David Oyelowo and more! What a wonderful gift to children at this critical time. Thank you, GEANCO Foundation! I will be donating to your important cause!