The Beauty and the Beast
| Author | Jeanne Marie Leprince De Beaumont |
| Genres | fairytale |
Synopsis
It’s a charming fairy-tale for the little ones. Once upon a time in the city by the sea lived a rich merchant with his big falimy. He had three sons and three daughters. One of the children, daughter Beauty, was very special. She had a kind heart and was so beautiful, that everybody loved her. One day when merchant went back home across the forest the weather got worse and he had lost his way. Suddenly the man had found a castle and hoped for survive there. The castle was empty, but he had found there a food, warm bed and clothes. The next day, when the weather got better, old merchant went out to the garden and took one most beautiful rose for his Beauty. It was a terrible mistake because it angered the owner of this castle. Now old man had to pay by his death.
Marley and Me
| Author | John Grogan |
| Genres | Movies |
Synopsis
This is not just a story about a dog. This is a story about a whole family and their love for their pet, a dog named Marley. John and Jenny are young and in love with each other. They have good solid jobs – both work in a big newspaper. One day they decide to buy a puppy. It changes their lives forever. Marley is not an obedient calm puppy. He doesn’t not listen to commands, doesn’t not try to behave well. He throws things off the table, gnaws on his shoes and spoils things. And he eats everything potted plants or office supplies. When the thunderstorm begins – Marley just goes crazy and starts breaking everything in the house. But he is not a boring dog and makes the life of his owners much more fun. John and Jenny love their dog. And this story tells about the life of Marley – from a puppy to an old wise dog.
Aladdin
| Author | Ruth Hobart |
| Genres | fairytale |
Synopsis
It is one of the most popular Arabian fairytales, which is a part of the collection ‘The tales of the Arabian nights’. An evil magician desired to own a magic lamp. The lamp was in the cave in China. Unfortunately the magician couldn’t get it on his own. And only one special boy could help him. One day the magician met this boy at the market in China. The boy’s name was Aladdin. Aladdin was very poor and sold bread. The wizard suggested him an agreement. According to it, he would buy all Aladdin’s bread and the boy himself would go with him to some magic place, where the magic cave was… Aladdin’s mission was to go downstairs into the cave and find this magic lamp in the magic garden. But when Aladdin went down and found the lamp, he couldn’t come back. A big stone closed the passage.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
| Author | Antoine Galland |
| Genres | fairytale |
Synopsis
This is an Arabian folk tale, included in the “One Thousand and One Nights”. One merchant had two sons. When the merchant died, the elder son got a heritage and a wealthy wife. The younger son Ali Baba got nothing and married to a poor woman. Ali Baba became a woodcutter. One day he was working in the forest, collecting the firewood. Suddenly he saw forty men in black on the black horses. They came to a huge stone and one of them said, ‘Open Sesame’. Something incredible happened: the stone opened an entrance into a cave. Everybody went inside. Ali Baba did the same thing, after the men in black had left. He said the magic words, ‘Open Sesame’. The stone obeyed him and he entered the cave. The woodcutter found many treasures there and decided to take something with him.
Blackbeard's Treasure
| Author | Jenny Dooley |
| Genres | adventure |
Synopsis
What do you know about Bermuda Triangle? It’s a miracle place where a lot of people, ships and other things were lost. Have you ever heard about the Blackbeard’s treasure? It was lost in Bermuda Triangle and nobody ever could find it. Not many people want to have such risk for finding treasure. But there are no any barriers if you are a pirate, you are drunk and you hear the sound of coins. The greatest pirate in the whole world Captain Pike came into the bar of port where many sailors were resting. It was deep night and nobody expect for such celebrity. He proposed them adventure but even they didn’t hurry because nobody had never returned Bermuda. At last, Captain Pike managed to collect the team. But whether they can realize his plan?
Swan Lake
| Author | Jenny Dooley |
| Genres | fairytale |
Synopsis
This is a fairytale, which became known thanks to a famous Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s ballet. It is a love story between Prince Zigfried and a swan. It all has began when the Prince’s father died. The Prince was in a deep sorrow for a long time. His loyal servant Ozlowe tried very hard to cheer him but he failed every time. During his other attempt, he proposed his master to leave their castle for a walk. While they were wandering around a forest, they found a lake. A beautiful white swan with a gold crown on its head was swimming there. Ozlowe decided to kill the animal for Prince’s pleasure and shot an arrow. Prince Zigfried tried to stop his servant but it was too late. Fortunately, the arrow missed its target. Ozlowe became a stone, and the swan disappeared mysteriously.
The Black Arrow
| Author | Robert Louis Stevenson |
| Genres | novel |
Synopsis
The story takes place in medieval England. It was the period of the reign of King Henry the Fourth and the widely known bloody war between the Red and the White Roses. Richard Shelton is the main character of the story. He is the son of a famous English knight. The young man will have to face numerous ordeals. A messenger arrives in the village, which is owned by Sir Burkeley. He brings an urgent order for all men to go on the march immediately. At this time, a black arrow flies into the castle with a note in which a famous rogue tells, that he wans to kill Sir Burkeley. This is where the story begins. This is classic chivalrous prose at its best. This is a tale of sword battles, revenge for fathers and battles for restoring honor.
The Fisherman and the Giant
| Author | Jane Rollason |
| Genres | short-story |
Synopsis
In very old times a poor fisherman lived in one country. He was not successful and could not catch enough fish. His catch was small. It was not enough to buy other food or things. His family ate only fish. One day the poor fisherman caught only a dead horse. He thought it to be the worst day ever. Then he pulled out an old bag and threw it back. Next came an old jug, which turned green from the water. The fisherman washed it and decided to sell this find. The day was becoming more enjoyable. But first the fisherman dared open the jug. Some clouds of thick white smoke came from it. Suddenly a giant appeared. The poor fisherman understood that this was the beginning of an adventure, at the end of which he would receive either a reward or death.
Thor and the Giants
| Author | Chris Rose |
| Genres | tale |
Synopsis
It was a quiet and sunny day in the early summer. Thor and Loki were strolling around Asgard. Thor was bored. Thor did not like to rest and laze, he adored only one thing – fighting with the giants. He told Loki about that. Loki tried to convince Thor that Asgard was the most beautiful place in the universe and it was a great opportunity just to relax and enjoy the views. All his words were for nothing. Thor was not very interested. He was ready to harness the goats into the cart and fly to fight with the giants. His soul demanded something militant. After all, the giants themselves could appear in the land of Gods at any time and cause a lot of problems. Loki was not too convincing and he had to go on this dangerous journey with Thor.