By Theresa Breslin
Illustrated by Kate Leiper
For ages 9-12

Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies - these are the creatures of Scottish folklore.

Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm, as each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper, which brim with otherworldly beauty.

A wonderful gift, this is a truly stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime and will be enjoyed by parents and grandparents as well as children.

Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2013

Publisher: Floris Books
Pages: 160 pages
Size: 223 x 284 x 22.86mm
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780863159077
Publication date: 2012-09-15