.webp){kind=small}
Library
Step into a world of imagination! Explore BoomWriter’s story starters and see where your students will take the adventure.
Fiction
Adventure
When a mysterious letter and a glowing key appear in their room, everything changes. The letter calls them “chosen” and warns to trust only the bearer of the key. As midnight approaches, a shadow appears at the window—and the adventure of a lifetime is about to begin.
The Midnight Key
When Sam and Amina find a hidden door in the old school oak tree, they’re pulled into a magical world of mystery, adventure, and wonder.
The Door in the Oak
When Maya and Daniel enter a strange old bookshop, they find a book that writes their story as they turn the pages. But when the next line predicts that one of them will vanish, their ordinary day turns into a race to uncover the shop’s secrets before it’s too late.
The Bookshop That Breathed
When Lily discovers a tiny red door at the base of the old oak tree, her curiosity takes over. But as she peeks inside and hears footsteps coming from the darkness, she realises this is no ordinary door—it’s the beginning of something mysterious.
The Tiny Door
When a glowing letter appears in their room, its shifting words spell out a secret name and a mysterious message. As midnight approaches, a knock at the window reveals a visitor with a silver key—and the beginning of an extraordinary journey.
The Letter
Fables
In a moonlit forest filled with glowing fireflies, a clever but proud fox longs to be the one everyone admires. Determined to outshine the tiny lights, he sets out to steal their glow. But when his plan leads to danger, the fox learns that real brightness doesn’t come from being noticed—it comes from kindness, courage, and what shines inside.
The Fox and the Fireflies
Fantasy
When a mysterious map leads Leo to a hidden cave, he discovers a glowing stone door marked “Awaken.” As it opens, he faces an ancient dragon and the beginning of an unforgettable adventure.
The Dragons Door
When a towering fortress appears above their village, only Mia and her brother can see it. A message from the sky urges them to enter before sunset or lose their chance forever. Drawn by curiosity, they set out to uncover the secrets of the Tower Beyond the Clouds.
The Dragons Door
Historical
Deep in the Stone Age, siblings Tura and Ina live by the great river, hunting and drawing stories on their cave walls.
But when a stranger arrives with a blazing torch and a warning of danger, they must choose to stay and fight or journey into the unknown.
The Fire in the Cave
When Emily and Tom are evacuated to the countryside, their new home seems safe until they discover Mrs Whitfield locking the cellar each night.
Strange noises, hidden keys, and late-night footsteps lead to a secret more dangerous than they could ever imagine.
The Evacuees Secret
When twelve-year-old Thomas discovers his uncle is missing, he and his friend Anna uncover a secret hidden beneath the loaves of bread, a coded message for the Resistance.
With soldiers closing in, courage is their only chance to survive.
The Code in the Bakery
Beneath the blazing Roman sun, the clang of armour and the march of soldiers fill the streets. In the crowd, two children watch with wide eyes, unaware that before the day is done, they’ll be swept into a quest that could decide the honour of an empire.
The Quest for the Eagle
In the moonlit harbour of Rhodes, Marcus and Eleni follow a mysterious parchment to the ruins of the Colossus. As dawn nears, a hidden power begins to awaken that could save their city or destroy it forever.
The Shadow of the Colossus
Mystery
When a priceless Egyptian mask vanishes from the museum, Sam and Leila race to solve the mystery before the thief strikes again.
The Mystery of the Midnight Museum
When Emily arrives at the stormy and mysterious Blackwood Manor, she expects a quiet summer helping her uncle in the library. But when a guest vanishes during dinner, Emily and her cousin James must uncover the manor’s secrets before another disappearance occurs.
The Vanishing at Blackwood Manor
Myths and Legends
When Maya and Leo discover a hidden cave beneath the silver moon, they uncover the legend of the Silver Wolf is real. Guided by courage and a flickering torch, they must face the creature guarding a secret that could change everything they know.
The Cave of the Silver Wolf
When Elena and Tomas set out to find the lost crown of the Forgotten King, they uncover a secret buried deep within the cliffs. Guided by courage and a single lantern, they must face the shadows that guard the cave and discover whether legends are meant to be found or left alone.
The Shadow of the Lost Legend
Science Fiction
When Mia discovers a glowing egg in her garden, she never expects it to hatch into a tiny talking robot. Together, they uncover where the strange egg came from and learn that even the smallest discoveries can lead to the biggest adventures.
The Strange Egg
When a spaceship lands at Oakbridge School, Tom is chosen by a mysterious robot for a secret mission. As the world watches in awe, Tom discovers that the robots haven’t come to invade, they’ve come for help, and only he can uncover the truth.
The Day the Robots Came
In the glass-covered city of Halcyon, no one has ever seen the real sky until twelve-year-old Kai discovers a crack that reveals the stars beyond. But when he tries to uncover the truth, he triggers an alarm and draws the attention of something watching in the dark.
The Sky Beyond the Glass
Stories with Dilemmas
When a mysterious note appears in his locker, asking him to meet in the music room after school, one student must decide whether to ignore it or uncover the truth. Is it a trap, a secret, or something far more important than he ever imagined?
A Mysterious Invitation
Trapped between danger and duty, two friends face an impossible choice on a stormy riverbank. When a precious notebook is swept away, they must decide whether to risk everything to retrieve it or live with the consequences forever.
Caution or Consequence
When Jake and Mia discover a forgotten backpack under a playground bench, they expect lost homework, not a glowing wooden box with Jake’s name on it. As they uncover its strange carvings and hidden message, they realise this secret might be meant for them, and it could change everything.
The Secret in the Backpack
Non-Fiction
Discussion
A class pet sounds fun, but is it the best idea for everyone? Explore how animals could help pupils learn, and what challenges schools must think about before bringing one in.
Should pets be allowed in school?
Is homework helpful or too much? Explore both sides of the debate and discover what really makes learning fair, balanced, and enjoyable for everyone.
Should homework be banned?
Non-Chronological
Travel back in time to discover how early humans hunted, built shelters, and used their skills to survive. Explore the clues they left behind and uncover what life was really like in the Stone Age.
Welcome to the Stone Age
Journey beyond Earth to explore planets, stars, and galaxies. Discover what makes our solar system so extraordinary and why space has fascinated humans for thousands of years.
Exploring Space
Persuasion
A pupil writes to Mrs Patel with a big request: more playground equipment. Discover how new ideas could make playtime healthier, fairer, and a lot more fun.
Playground equipment
A pupil shares a big idea: turning the empty school field into a Wildlife Garden. Discover how nature, learning, and teamwork can help the idea grow.