Best of Stories for Boys

Long ago, there lived a Prince who had read about the ‘Land of Paradise’. It had beautiful gardens with sweet smelling flowers and colourful fountains. The Prince was fascinated. One evening, as the Prince was returning from his walk in the forest, it grew dark and windy. When the Prince climbed on some rocks, he […]

Long ago, in the city of Baghdad, lived a brave sailor named Sindbad. Once, on a voyage, his ship was wrecked by a couple of huge birds. Sindbad saved himself by holding onto a piece of wood and floating with the help of the tides. He finally reached an island. Fortunately, Sindbad found some fruits

Once, there was a proud Prince. He wanted to be the strongest in the world, so he waged wars on his neighbouring countries. Soon, the Prince’s cruelty and wickedness became known all over the world. The proud Prince got his own marble statue built and had it placed in his capital; he announced, “All people

Long, Long ago, there lived a poor orphan named Bob. He always longed to see the city. One day, Bob saw a horse-wagon driving through his village. So, Bob ran up to the wagon-driver and asked, “Would you please take me to the city?” The wagon-driver agreed. After reaching the city, Bob was so delighted

Once, there lived a poor woodcutter with his wife and seven sons. The youngest son was called ‘Tom Thumb’ because he was as tiny as a thumb. One night, Tom Thumb heard his parents whisper, “We have no money to feed our sons. So, we should leave them in the forest.” Next morning, Tom Thumb

A long time ago, there lived a brave sailor named Sindbad. He went on many adventurous voyages. Once, during a voyage, Sindbad saw a small, beautiful island, and decided to explore it. So, he went with a few of his men to the island and they planned to have a little picnic. His men started

Once, there lived a merchant who had a very long beard. People called him ‘Long Beard’. He had lost his wife and wished to marry Sara, his neighbour’s daughter. Soon after their wedding, Long Beard had to leave for a trip. He said to his new bride, “You are the mistress of this mansion. Take

Once, there lived a merchant who had a very long beard. People called him ‘Long Beard’. He had lost his wife and wished to marry Sara, his neighbour’s daughter. Soon after their wedding, Long Beard had to leave for a trip. He said to his new bride, “You are the mistress of this mansion. Take

Long ago, a King had a daughter, Princess Stephanie, whom he loved dearly. She had been ill for a long time. Finally, the royal doctor declared, “She will be cured by eating a special apple.” The King announced, “Whoever brings the special apple, that will cure Princess Stephanie, shall have her hand in marriage!” Many

Once, a young soldier was returning after a battle. On the way, he met an old woman. She asked him to help her. The old lady, who was a witch, said, “At the bottom of this hollow tree-stump is a cave with a lot of treasure and a tinderbox. Please bring me that tinderbox and

Once upon a time, a young man had a magical flying trunk. He decided to explore the world in it. So, he climbed into the trunk. The trunk soared high up into the sky and landed near a beautiful town. In the town, the young man saw a big castle with high windows. He was

Once, there was a rich merchant. He had everything in life, whatever money could buy. So, he was very happy. The merchant was a good man. He was very helpful and kind to his servants and was loved by all. But sadly, the merchant caught an eye disease from one of his travels. None of