Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
A classic tale about a poor woodcutter who discovers hidden treasure.
Top Young Adults Stories on GatherTales
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Cinderella
A beloved fairy tale about kindness, perseverance, and overcoming adversity.
The Emperor's New Clothes
A satirical story about vanity and the fear of appearing foolish.
The Ugly Duckling
A heartwarming tale about finding your true identity and beauty.
The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs
A story about greed and how it can lead to losing everything of value.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A cautionary tale about the consequences of lying and the importance of trust.
The Tortoise and the Hare
A famous fable teaching that perseverance and steady effort can triumph over arrogance and haste.
The Fisherman and His Wife
A German Folktale of Greed and the Perils of Dissatisfaction
The Nightingale of Copenhagen
A poetic folktale of a bird whose song healed a kingdom’s heart under moonlit skies
The Little Match Girl of Copenhagen
A Poignant Tale of Hope and Hardship on a Frosty New Year’s Eve
The Ant and the Grasshopper: A Greek Summer Fable
A timeless Greek fable teaching the rewards of planning ahead and the cost of idleness
Robinson Crusoe: A Tale of Survival and Human Spirit
An epic retelling of Robinson Crusoe’s extraordinary journey and unwavering spirit on a deserted island
The Legend of Demeter and the Harvest
A timeless Greek myth of a mother’s love, a daughter’s fate, and the origin of the seasons
The Tale of Hephaestus and the Forge
A journey into the volcanic forge of the fire god, where resilience and ingenuity shape divine metalwork
Dancing with a Ghost
An eerie American legend of a lonely dance, where a man waltzed with a spectral woman and uncovered her tragic fate.
The LRGV Legends: Tales from the Southern Rio Grande Valley
A journey through the haunted waterways, ancient spirits, and timeless creatures of South Texas
Boo Hog: Texas’s Hauntingly Hilarious Folklore
A quirky legend of the Boo Hog that tickles and terrifies Lone Star hearts
The Rain Bird’s Flight
A mythical bird’s epic migration that ends in life-giving rain for a drought-stricken South African kingdom.
The Firebird of the Outback
A mystical bird's fiery song awakens the parched land, restoring hope and life across the Australian Outback.
Whispers of the Ancestors: Native American Ghost Stories
A collection of traditional spectral tales from the heart of the United States, passed down through generations
John Henry: The Steel-Driving Hero
The Legendary Tale of Man Versus Machine on the Railroad Rift
Rip Van Winkle Reimagined: A Tale of Time’s Passage
An enchanting story set in the Catskill Mountains where a man’s twenty-year slumber reveals a world transformed.
Where Love Is, God Is
A humble cobbler’s path to faith through acts of kindness
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: The Hidden Treasure of the Mountains
A richly woven tale of discovery, loyalty, and courage, uncovering a secret cave brimming with unimaginable wealth.