What are some great short stories for kids in realistic fiction?

In the realm of short stories for kids in realistic fiction, 'The Scholarship Jacket' is a notable one. It's about a girl who has worked hard in school and expects to receive the scholarship jacket as a reward. But then she faces unfairness when it comes to who will actually get it. It's a story that teaches about hard work, justice, and standing up for oneself. 'A Retrieved Reformation' is another. It tells the story of a reformed criminal who is faced with a moral dilemma when he has the chance to use his old skills for good or bad. And 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh' is a story that gives a realistic view of war from a young boy's perspective. He's the drummer boy in a military camp and is scared but also determined to do his part.

Some short stories for kids in realistic fiction are 'Raymond's Run' by Toni Cade Bambara. In this story, Squeaky, a young girl, is a very fast runner and she has to take care of her brother Raymond. It's a story about family, self - discovery, and competition. Then there's 'The School Play' which often features in kids' realistic fiction anthologies. It usually revolves around the typical experiences of kids during a school play, like stage fright, friendship issues among the cast, and the excitement of performing. Also, 'The Lunch - Room Spy' is a story that can be found in this genre. It might be about a kid who thinks there's a spy in the lunchroom, and through this, it shows how kids' imaginations work and how they interact with their school environment.