SnapTales – The Adventures of Polite Pirates, Magic Dust, Dragon’s Eggs, Ghost Trees and a Missing Mummy! [Reviews]

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SnapTales is an illustrated short story series for 6-9 years olds published by Parragon Publishing. Many of our kbc children who have graduated to chapter books, have enjoyed this series. In fact it was a superhit during the recent Parragon Sale. We are community and affiliate partners of Parragon Publishing, so you can order any of these books from  Parragon Publishing directly from their website (this is the kbc affiliate link to order). They always have offers on and for KBC members and there is a special coupon code from time to time.

Title: SnapTales – The Missing Mummy and Other Stories
Type: Paperback
Publisher: Parragon
Age group: 6-9 years
Pages: 128 pages

Ayesha (Preeti Khator’s daughter) has shared her review in the kbc facebook page here.

SnapTales: The Missing Mummy and Other Stories is an engaging collection of short stories published by Parragon Publishing, designed for children aged 6 to 9 years. This book is filled with fantasy, adventure, and mystery, making it a delightful read for young minds eager to explore new worlds.

The book features multiple stories, each with its own unique plot and characters.

The title story, The Missing Mummy, takes readers on a thrilling journey where they must uncover the mystery behind a vanished mummy. The suspense and excitement keep children engaged, encouraging them to think critically and solve puzzles along with the characters.

One of the standout features of this book is its simple and easy-to-understand language, making it perfect for early readers. The sentences are short and clear, ensuring that children can follow the story without difficulty. Additionally, the engaging illustrations bring the stories to life, helping young readers visualize the adventures and connect with the characters.

Beyond entertainment, SnapTales: The Missing Mummy and Other Stories also introduces children to important themes such as friendship, bravery, and problem-solving. Each story carries a subtle lesson, encouraging children to think about values and emotions in a fun and interactive way.

Overall, this book is a fantastic choice for young readers who enjoy mystery and adventure. It not only entertains but also helps develop reading skills, imagination, and curiosity. Whether read alone or with family, SnapTales: The Missing Mummy and Other Stories is sure to be a favorite among children who love exciting tales.

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Title: SnapTales: The Ghost Tree and Other Stories

Krutheeka posted the inside pages along with her son’s review here in the kbc fb group. Excerpts: Review By 9-year-old Shlok who LOVES reading!

“OMG, this book is awesome! The Ghost Tree and Other Stories has so many cool and crazy short stories that I couldn’t stop reading. Every story is different, and each one is full of fun, surprises, and a little bit of magic (and even some spooky stuff too!).

One of my favorite stories is about a pair of magic trousers that can do some really wild things—they’re not just clothes, they’re like a superpower! Then there’s a story about the flying football boots that that you invisible while flying. How amazing is that!!!

But the most interesting story for me was The Ghost Tree. It was a little spooky, but not too scary. It’s about a tree that can make you know things that you couldn’t have known otherwise!! I enjoyed the mystery and spookiness of this story.

There is also a story about a boy who is caught between whether he should choose and learn music or magic? What happens when he chooses one over the other. Get a copy and find out more.

There’s also a funny story “Knock, knock! Who’s there?” that describes how a dare turns into a night of knock knock jokes. I liked how each story had a twist at the end, something I didn’t see coming.

The illustrations inside the book are fun too. They made me smile and helped me imagine the characters and silly things better.

This book is perfect if you’re around 8 years (or older!) and you like stories that are funny, magical, and a little weird in a good way. I would totally recommend it to my friends at school.

I give this book a BIG 8.5 out of 10 stars!”

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Arundhati’s daughter Mrittika has also reviewed THE MAGIC DUST in this series. The inside pages can be found here in the kbc fb group. Excerpts:

Title– SnapTales: The Magic Dust and Other Stories

We received this book as a prize for WRAD2025 and what a wonderful book it is. This book is one of the titles in the series Snap Tales. It is a collection of magical short stories, which on reading will transport the readers to a magical world.

One of the stories is about Cal, who one rainy morning found a magical rainbow road leading him to a giant castle where he found a grumpy giant who said he loves to eat kids but will let Cal go if he makes him smile. Was Cal successful in making the giant laugh and will he be able to return safely home?

From the giant castle, kids will join a magical feast arranged by Mr. Mumble (the magician of the village), who loved to create magic that led the villagers to trouble. Was Mr. Mumble able to host the magical feast without any trouble and mend himself?

What will you do if one fine day you find out that your neighbour is a spider? Or suddenly you find a bottle of magical dust in your cupboard, which says “use it with care”. How will you use it? Or think that for your birthday your granny has sent you a skateboard but you find a jar of spicy pickle in it? Or instead of a red bow that you had planned to wear at a function you receive a pig, what will you do?

To find out more about all these exciting magical stories one has to read the book which everyone will love to read. The illustrations are in black and white and are not on every page, but the stories will keep the readers enchanted.

Mrittika loved reading the book, in fact she says this is one her favourite books and she makes a point to read the stories everyday.

If you enjoyed this review and wish to buy this book or any of the books from the SNAPTALES SERIES from PARRAGON PUBLISHING (kbc affiliate link),

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Disclaimer: Preeti & Ayesha, Krutheeka & Shlok, Arundhati & Mrittika are a part of the #kbcReviewerSquad and won these books as a prize for the WRAD2025 reading campaign from the publisher via kbc.