Download or read book Adventures of Hamish and Mirren written by Moira Miller and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hamish and Mirren live in a quiet farmhouse by a beautiful loch in Scotland. Quiet, that is, except for the talking sea urchin, singing sand, hungry fairies, sad bogle and grumpy witch! This delightful collection of stories is a true Scottish children's classic. Moira Miller's characteristic wit and humour shine through, and Mairi Hedderwick's funny, charming illustrations bring gentle Hamish and his canny wife wonderfully to life for younger readers.
Download or read book Adventures of Hamish and Mirren written by Moira Miller and published by Kelpies. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful collection of stories, full of fun and adventure, which are true Scottish children's classics.
Download or read book Hamish and the Wee Witch written by Moira Miller and published by . This book was released on 2004-09-30 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hamish and Mirren live in a quiet farmhouse by a beautiful loch in Scotland. In these six tales, they encounter a talking sea urchin, a strange flute, singing sand, the Wee Folk and their idea of 'spring cleaning', and Grizelda Grimithistle, a mischievous wee witch who, not content with stealing warm creamy milk direct from their cow, sets about helping herself to Mirren's freshly-died hanks of wool.Moira Miller's characteristic wit and humour shine through in this delightful collection of stories.
Download or read book The Boy with the Bronze Axe written by Kathleen Fidler and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathleen Fidler's classic story is set in the ancient Stone Age village of Skara Brae on Orkney. This is a fascinating and vividly portrayed story of life nearly 3,000 years ago. Kali and Brockan are in trouble. They have been using their stone axes to chip limpets off the rocks, but they've gone too far out and find themselves trapped by the tides. Then, an unexpected rescuer appears, a strange boy in a strange boat, carrying a strangely sharp axe of a type they have never seen before. Conflict arises as the village of Skara must decide what to do with the new ideas and practices that the boy brings. As a deadly storm threatens, the very survival of the village is in doubt. Step back into the Stone Age and learn about the daily life and rituals of the ancient village of Skara Brae in this compelling, fictional account of the famous Orkney settlement. Vivid descriptions and accurate historical details bring the village to life and make this an ideal choice for those studying the Stone Age curriculum.
Download or read book The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle written by Rumer Godden and published by Kelpies. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A re-imagined Grimm tale illustrated by Katie Morag creator Mairi Hedderwick
Download or read book The Unicorn in the Castle written by Rachel McGaw and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Desperate Journey written by Kathleen Fidler and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twins Kirsty and David Murray are forced to leave their crofting home in the north of Scotland, and struggle to cope with life in Glasgow, where the work is hard and dangerous. Then comes a chance for a new adventure on a ship bound for Canada. Will they survive the treacherous Atlantic crossing, and what will they find in the strange new land? The Desperate Journey is Kathleen Fidler's best-known story, a true Scottish classic whose thrilling plot will keep children gripped till the end.
Download or read book That s Gross written by Crispin Boyer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun, fun and more fun oozes from the covers of "That's Gross!", a perfect book for reading by torchlight under the covers or bathroom reader. Just don't tell them how much real science and history they're learning.
Download or read book Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest written by Janis Mackay and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has always been something unusual about Magnus Fin, a school misfit. On his eleventh birthday Magnus throws a message in a bottle out to sea, wishing for a best friend and to be more brave -- and he gets a lot more than he bargained for. Magnus discovers that he is half selkie -- part seal, part human -- and his selkie family urgently need his help. Can Magnus save his new-found family from the evil force threatening all the ocean's creatures? And will he find the friend he has always dreamed of? Winner of the Kelpies Prize.
Download or read book Perfectly Correct written by Val McDermid and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hamish McHaggis and the Search for the Loch Ness Monster written by Linda Strachan and published by Polair Pub. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series of four picture books follows the adventures of Hamish McHaggis and his friends as they visit various destinations throughout Scotland. Hamish McHaggis is a lovable, happy-go-lucky Haggis recognizable by his orange fur, big red nose, and tartan hat. In tow are the skeptical Rupert Harold the Third, a Hedgehog and English gent, the cheeky and mischievous Pine Marten, and Angus and Jeannie, two accident-prone Osprey. Colorfully illustrated, the captivating stories will educate and reveal the geography and history of Scotland and leave children wanting to know more about Scotland. The friends take the skeptical Rupert to find Nessie.
Download or read book The Amazing Life of Mary Queen of Scots written by Gill Arbuthnott and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was Queen of Scotland and of France, and a possible Queen of England; she was involved in a series of mysterious deaths; in the end she lost her head... But what was life really like for Mary, Queen of Scots? Put on your ruff and step into the sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into the dramatic life of the infamous queen. Mary's story is told from the perspective of her young servant Alec. Each easy-to-read chapter mixes the involving story of the queen's life with timelines, charts and revealing illustrations to create a Fact-tastic account that is both educational and emotionally engaging for younger readers. Take a journey through time and find out: Why did Mary become Queen of Scots when she was just six days old? What exotic animals lived with the young queen? How did Mary escape from Lochleven Castle? Why did Mary's cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, arrange her beheading? The Amazing Life of Mary, Queen of Scots continues the brilliant Fact-tastic series, which blends intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.
Download or read book The Baby Deer Rescue Animal Adventure Club 1 written by Michelle Sloan and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If there's a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club is here to help! Isla, Buzz and Gracie love helping the rangers at their local nature reserve – and they love animals! So when a baby deer gets trapped, they're the first to the rescue. Can they save the little creature – even with new girl Lexi getting in their way? This heart-warming adventure story about friendship and nature is perfect for all animal-loving children who enjoy the Holly Webb and Animal Rescue books. This is the first book in an exciting new series for young environmentalists following the adventures of the Animal Adventure Club as they care for wild animals in Scotland.
Download or read book A to Z Cryptids written by Slade Delastrode and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster can't be found on the pages of this coloring book... Instead, you'll find even more bizarre and yet-to-be-discovered beasts of the land, sea and air based on bona fide reports from all over the world! Prepare to indulge your basic creative instincts, and bring the kids! Don't worry, no one will get eaten! The "monsters" presented here will thrill the little ones as easy-to-color bold and basic creature drawings, and will present a new challenge to adult artists with complex background renderings of each creature's natural environment. A short description of each cryptid is included to prepare you for each encounter! Twenty six pages total, covering animals of Cryptozoology from A to Z!
Download or read book Nora and the Little Blue Rabbit written by Martin Berdahl Aamundsen and published by Gingko Press Editions. This book was released on 2016-10 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nora is the new girl in school and just wants to make friends. Then one day she spots something unusual out of the corner of her eye a little blue bunny that only she can see. At last she has someone play with and talk to. When she discovers that a boy in class can also see the rabbit, she makes a real life friend who also has a secret of his own. Unlike any children's book before, the entire story ingeniously takes places on the walls in the photographs. Illustrated in a vibrant graffiti art style, this book comes with two stencils that allow kids and adults to recreate some of their favorite characters from the book.
Download or read book The Adventures of Hamish written by Lisa Hastings and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-06-10 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Hamish, a Sheltie puppy, on his very first adventure! John and Lisa take him on a four-thousand-mile drive out west to meet his family and see the Rocky Mountains for the first time. You'll meet his two kitties, Paco and Diego, and the friends he made along the way. 1
Download or read book Red Fever written by Caroline Clough and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrible virus has wiped out much of the human population and Scotland is now a wasteland, overrun by wild dogs. Toby's little sister Sylvie is dangerously ill and his family set out in a boat along the Aberdeenshire coast in desperate search of medicine. On their journey they battle for food and fuel, try to outwit lawless pirates and struggle to stay one step ahead of the ever-more powerful dogs and their mighty leader Cerberus. But will they find a cure for Sylvie before it's too late?
