Stories for 8+ years old

These stories should be understandable for eight years olds. However, we believe they can be fun at any age above that as well. The age requirements are based on vocabulary, topics, and overall story length.

The Magic Sandals

The Magic Sandals

9
 min
8
+
4.91

Helping others selflessly makes us true heroes. A beautiful story about a kind-hearted messenger who helps the weak even at the cost of losing his job. Although he doesn’t manage to deliver an important message, everything ends up well. As a reward, he is given a pair of magic sandals. Thanks to them, he can both do his job and help others!

A Black Hole Isn't Black

A Black Hole Isn't Black

8
 min
5
+
4.91

Stevie has a love for space and planets. When he finds out there was a famous scientist with the same name and the same passion, he wants to become just like him. And so he starts to learn about black holes. They're so mysterious and curious! But... are they really black?

The Hatchet Porridge

The Hatchet Porridge

8
 min
5
+
4.91

Have you ever eaten hatchet porridge? You’ve never heard of it? In this Russian tale you will not only find out how to cook this unusual dish, but you’ll also find out how an old, hungry soldier managed to get the better of a mean, stingy old lady.

Tracking Love Down

Tracking Love Down

7
 min
5
+
4.9

Violet is bothered by something she doesn’t understand: love. What is it and what does it look like? Do you have to buy someone a bunch of roses if you want there to be love at home? To answer her worries, she and her daddy play a game of detectives, and together they find out whether there’s any love at home or not, and if so, what it actually looks like. Let’s join the three of them and find out!

Uncle Aladar and the Perfect Christmas

Uncle Aladar and the Perfect Christmas

16
 min
5
+
4.89

Julia wants to have a Christmas just like the ones she has seen in films, so her whole family sets about helping her to get ready. But Great Uncle Aladar refuses her invitation to the perfect family Christmas dinner party, because he doesn’t celebrate Christmas. And then Julia’s well-laid plans suddenly go wrong. How will her perfect Christmas turn out?

The Golden Thread

The Golden Thread

13
 min
5
+
4.88

Hannah's mother's boasting puts a lazy, valiant girl in a difficult situation - she must learn to weave gold. Luckily, a mysterious dwarf offers her a helping hand. But he asks a high price for his help.

Nory, Who Was Never Bored

Nory, Who Was Never Bored

8
 min
5
+
4.88

Nory looks like an ordinary boy, but his friends say he has a unique superpower: he never gets bored. Nory reckons he just doesn't know how to be bored, so his friends take on the challenge of teaching him. Find out how that goes in this fun story.

Paul the Pebble

Paul the Pebble

11
 min
5
+
4.88

Paul isn’t any ordinary hero — he’s a tiny pebble. Actually, he’s not really a hero. Unlike all the other pebbles that live on the banks of the creek, he is extremely afraid of the water, and he generally feels quite useless. But then Paul encounters a beetle called Mr Shiny and discovers how to be useful and how to work through his fear at the same time! At long last, Paul realises how wonderful life can be.

King Thrushbeard

King Thrushbeard

24
 min
8
+
4.85

This folk tale teaches that being arrogant does not pay off. True wealth and beauty come from our modesty, sincerity, and kindness.

The Golden Sardine

The Golden Sardine

10
 min
5
+
4.84

Mikey’s ordinary breakfast suddenly takes an extraordinary turn when he finds a magic golden sardine inside a fish can. But there’s a catch – the fish will only grant food-preserving-related wishes. What can Mikey do about that?

The Donkey, the Table and the Stick

The Donkey, the Table and the Stick

15
 min
5
+
4.82

This English fairy tale is about a boy named Jack who sets out to roam the world. He gets many magical gifts for his hard work, but the greedy innkeeper always robs him of everything. Will Jack manage to punish the greedy man in the end?

Khabar and the Scorpion

Khabar and the Scorpion

10
 min
5
+
4.82

This story will take you to the hot Sahara Desert, and you’ll meet an experienced merchant travelling its sands. On the back of his dromedary, he carries a precious cargo that saves people’s lives. But what if our merchant were to succumb to greed?

Cinderella

Cinderella

28
 min
5
+
4.81

In one of the most famous classic fairy tales of all time, we learn about modest Cinderella, who has to stand the heartless behaviour of her stepmother and half-sisters. However, thanks to the help of a magic fairy, she will finally have a happy ending.

The Brewery of Egg-Shells

The Brewery of Egg-Shells

7
 min
8
+
4.8

When a mother goes to the cradle in the morning, she realizes her baby has been swapped with a fairy. She gets a lot of different advice, but only takes the advice of a famous healer to get her baby boy back.

A Mystery in Ronnie’s Room

A Mystery in Ronnie’s Room

9
 min
5
+
4.8

Ronnie is very forgetful. So it’s no surprise that when she is given some pot plants, it totally slips her mind that she needs to water them. Until, that is, strange things start happening in her bedroom…

The Blacksmith and the Carpenter

The Blacksmith and the Carpenter

9
 min
5
+
4.8

If we want to be successful, we need to think through our plans well. After a short visit in a village, a noble scholar decided to move in. But because of his impulsive decision, he found out too late about the unbearable noise coming from the workshops next to his house. He decided to get rid of his neighbours with a trick. However, his bad intentions brought him bad results.

The Pint-Sized Astronomer

The Pint-Sized Astronomer

10
 min
8
+
4.8

Caroline Herschel was quite small for a woman, but she managed to become a paid assistant scientist and the first female astronomer - in the late 1700s! Read on for more on how she made her own starry discoveries!

The Day the Queen Met a Magic Dog

The Day the Queen Met a Magic Dog

11
 min
5
+
4.79

This story was prepared as a loving tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. According to her classmates, Clara is not a special girl. So everyone is surprised when she gets a special task: to welcome the Queen to their school! How will Clara rise to this challenge and face her classmates’ ridicule?

Questions about

Stories for 8+ years old

How can I encourage my 8-year-old to read more often?

To encourage your 8-year-old to read more often, consider the following strategies:

  • select books that match their interests and reading level. At Readmio, you can find a range of genres and series that might captivate their attention.
  • set aside dedicated time for reading each day, such as before bedtime or after school. Consistency helps build a reading habit.
  • discuss the stories, ask questions, and make predictions about what will happen next. This interaction makes reading more engaging and fun.
  • utilize Readmio’s interactive features and audio versions to make reading more dynamic and enjoyable.

How often should my child be reading at home?

For optimal literacy development, aim for your child to read at home daily. About 20-30 minutes of reading time each day is ideal. This regular practice helps build reading skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. Incorporating a mix of independent reading, shared reading, and listening to stories can make this time enjoyable and effective.

Can Readmio help my child improve their reading comprehension?

Yes, Readmio can help improve your child’s reading comprehension through several features. First of all, our stories are enriched by music and sounds that engage children and encourage active participation. All Readmio include questions after reading and interactive quizzes that help children think critically about the text and discuss what they have read.A wide range of stories with different themes and genres helps expand vocabulary and comprehension skills by exposing children to varied contexts and language.

Is it still important to read aloud to 8 year old children?

Yes, reading aloud to 8-year-olds remains important for many reasons. Hearing fluent reading helps children understand proper pronunciation, intonation, and pacing.Even at this age children are exposed to new words and phrases that they might not encounter in their own reading. Moreover, reading aloud together fosters a love of books and strengthens the parent-child bond. At this age children are already capable and willing to discuss the story, which enhances comprehension and critical thinking.Reading aloud complements their independent reading and supports their overall literacy development.