If you enjoy movies like Shrek, Harry Potter, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beauty and the Beast, Dr Seuss, Chronicles of Narnia, Mary Poppins and Bridge to Terabithia then you'll like children's speculative fiction.
Many of these movies were based on fantasy, science fiction and horror books/stories.
Our stories free for your enjoyment:
'Seacastle' Book 1 Lost Shimmaron by Tansy Rayner Roberts
Published ABC Books
Nick found Thomas sitting on the metal fence at the end of the garden, dangling his legs over the edge of the lake. “There you are!” Nick yelled. “Mum says to come in for breakfast now. She’s got that tone in her voice where she really means it.”
“Okay,” said Thomas distantly.
Nick stepped forward to wave a hand in front of his brother’s eyes. “Earth to Thomas. Breakfast, school, remember that?”
“I had a funny dream.”
'The Singing Stones' Book 2 Lost Shimmaron by Margo Lanagan
Published ABC Books
Clang! Clang! Clang-clang-CLANG!
On top of the big mullock heap, Grandpa banged the tin wash tub with his geologist’s hammer.
‘Lunch!’ Halfway down the hill, Gus threw down his pick. ‘At last!’ He straightened and stretched, then walked over the ups and downs to the other end of Grandpa’s claim. ‘Come on, Mad—let’s eat.’
‘Aw…’ Maddy kept pecking away with her pick, brushing the dirt wall with her fingers. ‘But I’m on a lucky streak.’
'The Evil Overlord' Book 3 Lost Shimmaron by Rowena Cory Daniells
Published ABC Books
Sam struggled to throw his brother but Lincoln was much taller and heavier. Laughing, he tightened his hold, trapping Sam’s arms against his sides. ‘Give in?’
Sam didn’t bother to answer. Dropping his weight he went to fling his arms up, but Lincoln anticipated him. With a grunt Lincoln lifted Sam right off the ground. Stomping through a pile of autumn leaves, he headed for the lake.