All Stories page 18
Stories including "Astropup and the Teletransporter Part 1" and "The Swing".
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Astropup and the Teletransporter Part 1
Professor Perfect invites Astropup to visit the Cosmic Academy and see an incredible invention in action.
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The Swing
A soaring poem that captures the joy of childhood, by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Gilgamesh Part 4 – The Journey
King Gilgamesh is stricken with grief by the death of his friend, Enkidu. He sets out on a journey to find the secret of immortality, and has to pass through a passage guarded by a man with the body of a scorpion.
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Jana’s Studio: Keep Fit Interview
Jana finds out how young people can live a healthy lifestyle and keep fit safely – with Rodney Kentebe, personal fitness trainer, who gives us lots of sensible advice.
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Birdy and the Christmas Power Cut
It’s going to be a candle-lit Christmas for Jake and his family, because the electricity is not working. How will they cook Christmas Dinner? Jake’s, best friend, a magical crow called Birdy has an idea.
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The Moon Song
Jana sings the mysterious Moon Song, based on the poem by Robert Louis Stevenson (read recently by Richard) with original music by Bertie.
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The Moon – Poem
An atmospheric night time poem by Robert Louis Stevenson who also wrote Treasure Island.
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Gilgamesh Part 3 – the Bull of Heaven
The epic from Mesopotamia continues. Gilgamesh refuses to marry the goddess Ishtar. She seeks revenge by sending the Bull of Heaven to trample Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu.
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Gilgamesh Part 2 – Humbaba the Dragon
Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and his adopted brother, the wildman Enkidu, travel to Lebanon to fight the dragon, Humbaba. Adapted from the myth from ancient Mesopotamia.
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Gilgamesh – A Myth from Mesopotamia – Part 1
This is one of the oldest stories in the world. It’s hero is a great king, warrior, and strongman called Gilgamesh who wanted to discover the secret of immortality, or living forever. He formed a strong bond with wildman called Enkidu.