Short Stories About Friendship

Best friends, unlikely companions and bonds that survive everything. These 134 friendship stories are free to read and work well for kids and grown-ups alike.

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About our friendship stories

Stories about friends who stick together: two kids who go looking for treasure and find something better, friends separated by distance and years who find their way back, an oak and a willow that survive the storm by leaning on each other, and unlikely pairs who build a flying machine against everyone's doubts. Some are playful adventures, some are about the quieter work of staying close when life pulls you apart.

They take a few minutes to read and suit readers of almost any age, from children to adults. Under each story you'll find a short moral and a few questions to talk about, so they work well for family reading or a class discussion about what makes a good friend.

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Questions & answers

What age are the friendship stories for?

They suit readers from about eight upwards and many adults enjoy them too. Each story shows a suggested age range.

Can I use them to talk about friendship with children?

Yes, that is what the extras under each story are for: a short moral and a few questions about what happened and why, plus some new words.

How long does each story take?

Three to five minutes to read, a little longer aloud.