The ReadUP! program presents Story Heroes

The Great Drought of the Castlereagh by Claire

All the humans and animals are thirsty because the Castlereagh River has started to dry up. Only one group of people can help the river flow again – but first they have to get past a hungry dingo and some fighting crabs!

Detective Night by Sitayish

A diamond, a thief and…a bird? When a Sydney museum gets robbed, a flying superhero sets out to save the day – but not the kind of superhero you’d expect.
The Read Up! program was created by Coonamble Public School, Granville East Public School and Auburn West Public School.
Story Heroes 2023 celebrates the super creative kids that the ReadUp! program was made for.

The Magic Fruit by Majida

A fruit hidden deep in a rainforest is the key to saving Katie’s sick grandma…if only she can get to it first.
The Read Up! program was created by Coonamble Public School, Granville East Public School and Auburn West Public School.
Story Heroes 2023 celebrates the super creative kids that the ReadUp! program was made for.

Mrs Huff by Lilyarna

Starting at a new school proves difficult for Camilla, until she finds a friend in the most unlikely of places.
The Read Up! program was created by Coonamble Public School, Granville East Public School and Auburn West Public School.
Story Heroes 2023 celebrates the super creative kids that the ReadUp! program was made for.

The Quilt by Khadeeja

A quilt made with love by a grandmother feels like a warm hug for its owner. So when the quilt goes missing, all hope seems lost. But not for long…
The Read Up! program was created by Coonamble Public School, Granville East Public School and Auburn West Public School.
Story Heroes 2023 celebrates the super creative kids that the ReadUp! program was made for.

Kenny the Stuffed Animal by Zainab

Sunset at the beach becomes extra special, thanks to a chance discovery and a special new friendship.
The Read Up! program was created by Coonamble Public School, Granville East Public School and Auburn West Public School.
Story Heroes 2023 celebrates the super creative kids that the ReadUp! program was made for.

The Yarning Circle by Hannah and Sharna

Why is all the water in the Macquarie Marshes running low? Darrin the dhinawan, Bianca the bunda, Wendy the waan and Gary the gulayalii must work together to find out, fast.
The Read Up! program was created by Coonamble Public School, Granville East Public School and Auburn West Public School.
Story Heroes 2023 celebrates the super creative kids that the ReadUp! program was made for.

The Fantastic Tiny People by Makenna and Rhylee

A sunny day by the river turns treacherous for Michelle and Rose, after they encounter Kale – an angry red belly black snake.
The Read Up! program was created by Coonamble Public School, Granville East Public School and Auburn West Public School.
Story Heroes 2023 celebrates the super creative kids that the ReadUp! program was made for.

The Travel to Mexico by Brandon

A trip to Mexico on a plane turns out to be full of action and adventure for one unsuspecting traveller.
The Read Up! program was created by Coonamble Public School, Granville East Public School and Auburn West Public School.
Story Heroes 2023 celebrates the super creative kids that the ReadUp! program was made for.

The No Home Fish by Ayesha

Tori longs for someone to take her home from the pet shop, but when the day finally comes all is not what it seems. Can she survive a house full of cats?
The Read Up! program was created by Coonamble Public School, Granville East Public School and Auburn West Public School.
Story Heroes 2023 celebrates the super creative kids that the ReadUp! program was made for.