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Animals, Beasties and Monsters of Scotland

Folk Tales for Children

by Lea Taylor ...

Illustrated by Sylvia Troon ...

What do you think happened when Jack refused to do his chores? Do you think you're clever enough to hide from Dundee's dragon? Watch out for Lefty the spider dying to tell you his story about life in the glen … The stories in this book are of animals, beasties and monsters that are fast and cunning and scary and big. And they are ready to tell their tales to you … ... Read more

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What do you think happened when Jack refused to do his chores? Do you think you're clever enough to hide from Dundee's dragon? Watch out for Lefty the spider dying to tell you his story about life in the glen … The stories in this book are of animals, beasties and monsters that are fast and cunning and scary and big. And they are ready to tell their tales to you …
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The Coming of the Unicorn

Scottish Folk Tales for Children

by Duncan Williamson ...

Stories are something you carry with you, something to last your entire life, to be passed on to your children, and their children for evermore.' Duncan Williamson came from a family of Travelling People, who told stories around the campfire for entertainment and for teaching. As a child, Duncan learnt the ways of the world through stories: 'My father's knowledge told us how to live in this world ... Read more

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Stories are something you carry with you, something to last your entire life, to be passed on to your children, and their children for evermore.' Duncan Williamson came from a family of Travelling People, who told stories around the campfire for entertainment and for teaching. As a child, Duncan learnt the ways of the world through stories: 'My father's knowledge told us how to live in this world
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The Fire Eaters

by David Almond ...

There he was, below the bridge, half-naked, eyes blazing. He had a pair of burning torches. He ran them back and forth across his skin. He sipped from a bottle, breathed across a torch, and fire and fumes leapt from his lips. The air was filled with the scent of paraffin. He breathed again, a great high spreading flag of fire. He glared. He roared like an animal.That summer, life had seemed ... Read more

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There he was, below the bridge, half-naked, eyes blazing. He had a pair of burning torches. He ran them back and forth across his skin. He sipped from a bottle, breathed across a torch, and fire and fumes leapt from his lips. The air was filled with the scent of paraffin. He breathed again, a great high spreading flag of fire. He glared. He roared like an animal.That summer, life had seemed
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The Sisters of Straygarden Place

by Hayley Chewins ...

A riveting middle-grade fantasy about sibling bonds, enchanted houses, and encroaching wildness, lyrically told in eerily beautiful proseThe grass grew taller than the house itself, surrounding it on all sides. It stuffed the keyholes and scraped against the roof. It shook the walls and made paintings shiver.Seven years ago, the Ballastian sisters’ parents left them in the magical Straygarden ... Read more

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A riveting middle-grade fantasy about sibling bonds, enchanted houses, and encroaching wildness, lyrically told in eerily beautiful proseThe grass grew taller than the house itself, surrounding it on all sides. It stuffed the keyholes and scraped against the roof. It shook the walls and made paintings shiver.Seven years ago, the Ballastian sisters’ parents left them in the magical Straygarden
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Riverkeep

by Martin Stewart ...

A stunning debut perfect for fans of Patrick Ness and Neil Gaiman!The Danék is a wild, treacherous river, and the Fobisher family has tended it for generations—clearing it of ice and weed, making sure boats can get through, and fishing corpses from its bleak depths. Wulliam’s father, the current Riverkeep, is proud of this work. Wull dreads it. And in one week, when he comes of age, he will have ... Read more

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A stunning debut perfect for fans of Patrick Ness and Neil Gaiman!The Danék is a wild, treacherous river, and the Fobisher family has tended it for generations—clearing it of ice and weed, making sure boats can get through, and fishing corpses from its bleak depths. Wulliam’s father, the current Riverkeep, is proud of this work. Wull dreads it. And in one week, when he comes of age, he will have
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Witch for a Week

by Kaye Umansky ...

Illustrated by Ashley King ...

'A Bewitching tale, charmingly told and is certain to delight any witch in the making' M.G, Leonard, award-winning author of Beetle Boy'A gorgeous story that bubbles with charm, wit and magic' Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher'Bursting with memorable characters, a huge sense of fun and a big dollop of honey, flowers and strawberry-scented magic!' Joe Berger, author of Lyttle Lies ... ... Read more

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'A Bewitching tale, charmingly told and is certain to delight any witch in the making' M.G, Leonard, award-winning author of Beetle Boy'A gorgeous story that bubbles with charm, wit and magic' Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher'Bursting with memorable characters, a huge sense of fun and a big dollop of honey, flowers and strawberry-scented magic!' Joe Berger, author of Lyttle Lies ...
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The Flight of the Golden Bird

Scottish Folk Tales for Children

by Duncan Williamson ...

Duncan Williamson, one of Scotland's Travelling People, has been celebrated as the bearer of Scotland's greatest national treasure: the richest trove of story and song in Europe. In this collection, he passes on some of these wonderful children's folk and fairy tales, collected from sixty years of travelling around Scotland. This collection includes stories about silver horses and golden birds, ... Read more

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Duncan Williamson, one of Scotland's Travelling People, has been celebrated as the bearer of Scotland's greatest national treasure: the richest trove of story and song in Europe. In this collection, he passes on some of these wonderful children's folk and fairy tales, collected from sixty years of travelling around Scotland. This collection includes stories about silver horses and golden birds,
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My Sister's A Yo Yo

by Gretel Killeen, Leigh Hobbs ...

When Eppie falls into a pot hole and gets squashed to the size of a strawberry, her brother Zeke decides to have some fun with his yoyo.What follows is a hilarious high tale of escape, theft, bullies, brats, dobbers, goody-goodies, garbage trucks, magic lamps, scabs, snot, bribery, bravery, a blind mum, a fat nurse, a skinny teacher and a boy on a bicycle covered in vomit - and that's only the ... Read more

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When Eppie falls into a pot hole and gets squashed to the size of a strawberry, her brother Zeke decides to have some fun with his yoyo.What follows is a hilarious high tale of escape, theft, bullies, brats, dobbers, goody-goodies, garbage trucks, magic lamps, scabs, snot, bribery, bravery, a blind mum, a fat nurse, a skinny teacher and a boy on a bicycle covered in vomit - and that's only the
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Let Sleeping Sea-Monsters Lie

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by Eva Ibbotson ...

Illustrated by Sarah Horne ...

Are you brave enough to find out what happens when a spoilt girl is spiteful to a giant hungry worm?Can you bear to watch a (very silly) boy poke an angry sleeping sea-monster?Do you dare to discover why should you never, ever steal milk from a Frid?*Beware: Naughty children always get their just deserts . . .Eva Ibbotson's Let Sleeping Sea-Monsters Lie contains five delightfully funny cautionary ... Read more

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Are you brave enough to find out what happens when a spoilt girl is spiteful to a giant hungry worm?Can you bear to watch a (very silly) boy poke an angry sleeping sea-monster?Do you dare to discover why should you never, ever steal milk from a Frid?*Beware: Naughty children always get their just deserts . . .Eva Ibbotson's Let Sleeping Sea-Monsters Lie contains five delightfully funny cautionary
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Ponies in the Valley

by Diana Pullein-Thompson ...

Sandy and Fergus are moving to the country, but the whole family face difficulties they hadn't imagined. Their father is recovering from a heart attack, and Sandy and Fergus manage to offend the local children. But they do have a pony, something they've longed for all their lives. Mimosa is beautiful: a palomino Welsh cross, but she has a mind of her own, and neither Sandy nor Fergus know enough ... Read more

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Sandy and Fergus are moving to the country, but the whole family face difficulties they hadn't imagined. Their father is recovering from a heart attack, and Sandy and Fergus manage to offend the local children. But they do have a pony, something they've longed for all their lives. Mimosa is beautiful: a palomino Welsh cross, but she has a mind of her own, and neither Sandy nor Fergus know enough
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The Shimmering Prayer of Sûkiurâq

by S.L. Dove Cooper ...

A deliciously queer magical person story in a secondary world with floating cities and airships, perfect for fans of She-Ra and Steven Universe.All thaes life, Oibe Ekêmai has wanted to become a lêqnaemi, a travelling dancer skilled at nudging the world’s magic into making everyone’s lives a little easier. Thae has trained years for their chance at the Festival of Paths, where new apprentices will ... Read more

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A deliciously queer magical person story in a secondary world with floating cities and airships, perfect for fans of She-Ra and Steven Universe.All thaes life, Oibe Ekêmai has wanted to become a lêqnaemi, a travelling dancer skilled at nudging the world’s magic into making everyone’s lives a little easier. Thae has trained years for their chance at the Festival of Paths, where new apprentices will
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Over the Bridge of Light

by Ben Seldom ...

'This is a special place, Zeke – a magical place. And if anything can sort out the situation with your mum, it's magic.'After an argument with his mum, Zeke steps through his bedroom wall and finds the bridge of light. It leads him to a land of talking creatures, strange vehicles, singing sunflowers and flying biscuits.But there are dangers in this magical land, too. Will Zeke's new friends be ... Read more

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'This is a special place, Zeke – a magical place. And if anything can sort out the situation with your mum, it's magic.'After an argument with his mum, Zeke steps through his bedroom wall and finds the bridge of light. It leads him to a land of talking creatures, strange vehicles, singing sunflowers and flying biscuits.But there are dangers in this magical land, too. Will Zeke's new friends be
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