Good Stories
Good Stories
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| Which stories are the best? Of course, that depends on what
you like and how well you read. Many of the best IF stories were published through the 1980's by a company called Infocom, which is still around but doesn't make many word-based stories any more. Infocom made several stories especially for kids, including Seastalker, a science fiction adventure; and Moonmist, a mystery. The favorites of kids I know, however, are Wishbringer, a magical adventure; and Arthur: The Quest for Excallibur, a beautifully crafted tale of the young King Arthur, as he seeks to prove himself worthy to rule. Many kids also like Infocom stories that were not written especially for young people. Some enjoy advernture stories, such as Zork I, Zork II, Zork III, and Enchanter. Others prefer mysteries, like Suspect and Deadline, while still others go for comic science fiction tales, including Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Planetfall. Some mature readers favor the more serious Infocom stories, such as Trinity and A Mind Forever Voyaging. In recent years, many talented IF authors have distributed their work through the Internet, usually without charge. You can get these stories through The Interactive Fiction Page, where you can also find reviews of the works. My students' favorite among these is A Bear's Night Out, a story about a teddy bear that comes to life at night. This story is great fun for kids aged ten and above, but it's too hard for most younger folks. Lots of kids also like The One That Got Away, a very funny story about fishing; and Small World, a story about a boy who learns confidence in the course of a magical adventure. The Magic Toyshop is another fine story for kids, though some of its puzzles are pretty hard. Return to Fun and Learning With Interactive Fiction |