During this time of school closures and home learning, it is important that students still find time to schedule some reading time during the day. Here is a list of educational websites which offer free eBooks for students to explore and read. Simply click on the name of the website in bold and you will be re-directed to the respective resource:
Octavo – Free Stories in Maltese, on the Web or on Android Tablets/Phones
Audible – Currently free due to school closures – Listen to online stories (by Amazon)
Storyline – Online books read by film actors and TV personalities, run by the Screen Actors Guild Foundation
International Children’s Library – Classic books from over the world. Includes some interesting country-specific stories and scans of old historical books from libraries across the globe.
Barnes and Noble – Free online books from the American booksellers Barnes and Noble
Mrs.P’s Magic Library – Read and listen to stories by TV star Kate Kinnely. Includes resources for students and teachers.
Free Children’s Stories – Original stories for students of all ages.