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ORDERS AND INFORMATION PRICES
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TRADE ORDERS only and take effect from 1 January 2020.
Kelpies is an imprint of Floris Books BookSource, 50 Cambuslang Rd
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RIGHTS
• A useful resource for all Language and territorial rights are available
Steiner-Waldorf educators for sale to other publishers for some books.
• Informative articles Contact Floris Books for further information
• Inspiring features or visit www.florisbooks.co.uk/rights
• Exclusive extracts EBOOKS
Many of our Kelpies are also available
Floris Books catalogue as eBooks. Look for the eBook symbol
• Beautiful picture books throughout the catalogue.
• Inspiring parenting guides
• Creative craft projects Front cover artwork: The Legend of the First Unicorn
(see p.3)
• Specialist non-fiction
Back cover artwork: Thorfinn and the Putrid Potion
(see p.15)
Contact us to request a copy, or view online at: www.florisbooks.co.uk
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NEW BOOKS 2–19
3
Highlights
The Legend of the First Unicorn
The Boy with the Butterfly Mind 5
The Spellbinding Secret of Avery Buckle 7
William Wallace 9
Willow the Wildcat 11
Hello Scottish Animals 13
Thorfinn and the Putrid Potion 15
Awesome Scottish Castles 17
Little Explorers: Skara Brae 19
BACKLIST HIGHLIGHTS 20–34
Wee Kelpies 20
p.3 p.17 p.5
Picture Kelpies 21
Traditional Scottish Tales 24
Kelpies World 26
Kelpies Classics 27
Young Kelpies 28
Kelpies 30
KelpiesEdge 34
p.15 p.9 p.7
FOR SCHOOLS & TEACHERS 35
FLORIS PICTURE BOOKS 37
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The Legend of
2020 Spring - New Books
the First Unicorn
STORY BY LARI DON
ILLUSTRATIONS BY NATAŠA ILINČIĆ
• A powerful origins tale for the unicorn, inspired by ancient
Scottish folklore
• Stunningly illustrated in exquisite detail by Nataša Ilinčić
• A story of imagination, friendship and bravery
• The perfect companion to Lari Don’s bestselling picture books
The Secret of the Kelpie and The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster
Also by Lari Don:
An enchanting tale, inspired by local folklore,
about the origins of Scotland's national animal
Lari Don is the author of the Spellchasers trilogy
and the Fabled Beast Chronicles for older
children, as well as a number of picture books,
including The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster.
Nataša Ilinčić is a designer and illustrator based
in Edinburgh. She is also the illustrator of
The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster.
294 x 219 mm | colour illustrations | 36pp | 978-178250-627-0 | paperback | £7.99 | Age 4-7 | 20 February 2020 3
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HAPPY-EVER-AFTERS, LIKE FAMILIES,
COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
“My heart broke and soared by turns “Achingly realistic, yet hopeful.”
in this inspiring story.” – SHARI GREEN – KIRKUS REVIEWS (Starred Review)
(Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess)
“Truly sensational.”
“A masterclass in empathy.” – THE READER TEACHER
– LISA THOMSON (The Goldfish Boy)
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The Boy with the
2020 Spring - New Books
Butterfly Mind
VICTORIA WILLIAMSON
Paperback
Edition
• Paperback edition of the critically acclaimed second novel from
Victoria Williamson
• An honest and positive depiction of a boy with ADHD
• A moving and uplifting story of acceptance and blended families
• 'Although Elin and Jamie are vastly different, the author deftly shows
the trauma of divorce on children... Achingly realistic, yet hopeful.'
— KIRKUS REVIEWS, Starred Review
Also by Victoria Williamson:
• 2019 Branford Boase Longlist
• 2019 Empathy Lab book list
• Honoured by United States Board An inspiring story of acceptance,
on Books for Young People (USSBY) blended families and being yourself
“Traverses borders, race, ethnicity, and Victoria Williamson is a former primary school
religion.” – KIRKUS REVIEWS (Starred Review) teacher with a master’s degree in special needs
education. Her first novel, the USBBY-honoured
“A touching, thought-provoking The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle, is included
in the 2019 Read for Empathy collection and was
adventure.” – THE BOOKSELLER longlisted for the Branford Boase Award.
198 x 130 mm | 264pp | 978-178250-644-7 | paperback | £7.99 | Age 10-12 | 19 March 2020
978-178250-600-3 | hardback | £9.99 | Available now 5
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Avery moved across the floor, an ink-black silhouette danger of escaping. “Your tail, it’s… a-attached. Almost
against the dancing lights of the Halloween disco’s reds as if it’s… r-real!”
and golds and greens. Around her wheeled witches and
Avery didn’t get the chance to reply. Suddenly, there was
monsters, ghosts and devils. As Avery’s tail snaked behind
a high-pitched screeching sound and the music came to
her, no one suspected it might actually be real, even if
an abrupt halt.
it did seem to move gently this way and that of its own
accord. She felt a thrill of freedom. For once, she could The lights went out, plunging the school hall into thick
just be herself. darkness. Full-scale panic ensued: children screamed,
bodies bumped and bounced off each other in the chaos.
Low ran up, all feathers and beak, dressed as an owl.
But Avery froze; something didn’t feel right. There was
“What do you think?” he asked, arms held out so she
that same uneasy, creeping feeling she’d had earlier that
could fully admire his costume mastery.
afternoon; a dark, menacing presence.
“Brilliant!” she grinned.
As a teacher’s voice yelled for calm, Avery looked around
“Have you tried these?” He offered her a crumpled paper the hall with dread. Her night vision (a handy benefit of
bag, full of warm, sticky worm-shaped sweets, chattering being part-cat) helped her to see through the pitch-black,
on between enthusiastic chews. “Don’t you get bored and she stared in horror as a dense, thrashing mass of
of coming as a cat every year? Your tail’s always cool, shadowy creatures began to grow out of the dancefloor.
though. Will you let me try it on?” Before Avery could Avery’s heart pounded. All thoughts of Low discovering
stop him, he’d given it a hard yank. her tail was real escaped from her mind.
“OW!” Avery yelped, glaring at him. “There was someone in the shadows,” she whispered to
herself in horror. “I didn’t imagine it. And now they’re
“Avery!” Low gaped back, a half-chewed gummy worm in
here, and they’re after me.”
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The Spellbinding
2020 Spring - New Books
Secret of Avery Buckle
HANNAH FOLEY
• Fly off on a spellbinding adventure full of magic, mystery and a
fantastic cast of intriguing characters
• Winner of the Kelpies Prize 2018, Hannah Foley is an imaginative,
sparky new voice in children’s middle-grade fantasy
• Set against the backdrop of Scotland’s majestic landscape, follow Avery
(part-girl, part-cat) on a captivating quest to find where she belongs
• Perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend’s Nevermoor and Cressida Cowell’s
The Wizards of Once series
Grab your enchanted tandem bike and hold on tight! On a quest to
uncover her forgotten past, Avery Buckle and her shapeshifting best
friend Low are plunged into a haphazard world of shadowy monsters,
bewitched libraries and flying bicycles.
A warm, quirky whirlwind of an
Kelpies PrizeWinner adventure, full of magical heart
Hannah Foley grew up in Devon and studied
illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. She is
now a freelance illustrator and children's author,
as well as a registered nurse. Winner of the
Kelpies Prize 2018.
198 x 130 mm | 208pp | 978-178250-640-9 | paperback | £6.99 | Age 8-11 | 23 April 2020 7
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William Wallace
2020 Spring - New Books
The Battle to Free Scotland
ILLUSTRATIONS BY TERESA MARTINEZ
• History and legend meet in this exciting picture book that brings
freedom fighter William Wallace to life for young readers
• Recounts the gripping tale of Wallace’s victory at the Battle of
Stirling Bridge
• A historical story that shows the importance of never giving up, and
how brains can triumph over brawn
This thrilling episode of Wallace's life is captured in a dramatic story
with stunning illustrations, both packed with action and historical detail.
Discover more stories from Scotland's history: An inspiring historical picture book with
the message that brains conquer brawn
Teresa Martinez was born and brought up in rural
Mexico, moving to Monterrey to go to school.
She studied graphic design and painting before
becoming a children’s book illustrator. She is the
illustrator of Mary, Queen of Scots: Escape from
the Castle, and Robert the Bruce: The King and
the Spider.
242 x 283 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-629-4 | paperback | £7.99 | Age 4-7 | 20 February 2020 9
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Willow the Wildcat
2020 Spring - New Books
STORY BY LYNNE RICKARDS
ILLUSTRATIONS BY KIRSTEEN HARRIS-JONES
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• A charming rhyming adventure starring a family of wildcats
• Wildcats are highly endangered, with latest reports suggesting there
are as few as 30 left in the wild in Scotland, with major rewilding
projects currently underway
• Willow the wildcat kitten and her brother Corrie learn to trust and
appreciate each other in this heartwarming story of sibling love
• From the author of the bestselling Skye the Puffling, Harris the Hero
and Rowan the Red Squirrel
Willow and Corrie live in a cosy den in the forest with their mum. But
disaster strikes when a nosy sheepdog collapses their den. Can the kittens
stop bickering long enough to learn how to work together and find a
warm, safe new home?
Also by Lynne Rickards: An engaging tale about two adorable wildcat
siblings learning to appreciate each other
Lynne Rickards lives in Glasgow with her husband
and two children. She is the author of the
bestselling puffin picture books.
Kirsteen Harris-Jones is a freelance artist living in
Shropshire with her husband and three children.
She also illustrated No Such Thing as Nessie and
Ollie and the Otter.
230 x 265 mm | colour illustrations | 28pp | 978-178250-630-0 | paperback | £5.99 | Age 3-6 | 20 February 2020 11
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Hello
2020 Spring - New Books
Scottish Animals!
KATE MCLELLAND
• Simple words and bright, colourful illustrations introduce children to
Scotland’s most famous animals
• Perfect for wee Scots and young visitors to Scotland
• From the illustrator of the bestselling There Was a Wee Lassie Who
Swallowed a Midgie
From leaping red squirrels and hungry Highland coos, to jumping dolphins
and playful otters, children will love the fun and friendly illustrations.
This bright and bold picture book is packed with lively pictures and
simple, clear words. Kate McLelland brings the animals of Scotland to
life in beautiful mixed-media illustrations.
Also by Kate McLelland:
Say hello to Scotland's most famous animals
in this bright, dynamic picture book
Kate McLelland is an accomplished illustrator and
printmaker who studied at Edinburgh College
of Art. She is the creator of the Isla and Pickle
picture book series, and is the illustrator of
bestselling picture book There Was a Wee Lassie
Who Swallowed a Midgie.
250 x 250 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-635-5 | paperback | £5.99 | Age 2-5 | 19 March 2020 13
S20-Kelpies-FINAL.indd 15 01/10/2019 11:22:39Inside the Great Hall, it was smoky and dim. Harald lay on a table amidst
mounds of food and upturned drinking horns. His beard was spread out
like a giant hairy bib, and he was snoring peacefully.
ZZ Z Z Z Z ZZZ
Thorfinn patted his father’s hands, which were clasped over his barrel-
shaped chest. “Dear old dad. I do hope he wakes up soon.” Percy flapped
onto the chief’s front and affectionately pecked crumbs out of his beard.
“We’ve tried everything to wake him,” said Erik. “Rude songs, insults
– Olaf even did a big smelly burp right in his face, but it’s no use.” He
gazed down at Harald sadly.
Out of the shadows stepped the wiry figure of Ragwich. The soothsayer
thrust out his arms and roared.
“OOGAH-GEEGAH!”
Erik gasped. “He’s having a prophecy!”
Ragwich launched into a series of jerky poses. An awestruck hush fell
over everyone in the hall. Everyone except Velda, who folded her arms.
“I’ve seen cow pats with better acting skills than that!”
And Thorfinn, who seemed to think Ragwich was doing some sort
of dance. He began clapping along. “A very jolly jig, my friend. Keep
going!”
Oh, and Oswald, who was picking his nose.
“GOOGAH-GOOGAH!” Ragwich slowly levelled an accusing finger at
Thorfinn and his friends. “Those three! THEYYYY are to blame for this!
THEYYYY disrespected the gods!”
“I’ll do more than that in a minute!” snarled Velda, dancing about like
a boxer and swinging her fists.
“THEYYYY must be BANISHED from this village!” roared the soothsayer.
“FOR EVER!”
S20-Kelpies-FINAL.indd 16 01/10/2019 11:22:45Thorfinn and the
2020 Spring - New Books
Putrid Potion
STORY BY DAVID MACPHAIL New in
ILLUSTRATIONS BY RICHARD MORGAN
Series
• Eighth book from the author of Scholastic LOLlies-shortlisted Thorfinn
and the Awful Invasion
• Thorfinn is the world’s worst viking — polite, kind, intelligent, and
with no interest in raiding and plundering!
• Quick dialogue meets brilliant illustration in this early-reader chapter
book series, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry and Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Praise for Thorfinn the Nicest Viking series:
“Hand these to fans of How to Train Your
Dragon.” — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL The latest prank-playing, bunny-kidnapping,
turnip-mashing adventure from the nicest Viking
“Hilarious illustrations, witty text, and there are
David MacPhail lives in Perthshire, Scotland,
puzzles and trading cards to be enjoyed at the where he exists on a diet of cream buns and
end of the book.” — BOOKTRUST zombie movies. David is also the author of the
Top-Secret Grandad and Me! series.
“Reluctant readers will find the format and
Richard Morgan has worked for Disney TV and
short chapters accessible.” now writes and illustrates children’s books. He
— YOUTH SERVICES BOOK REVIEW lives in Cambridge, England.
197 x 158 mm | 50 b/w illustrations | 128pp | 978-178250-637-9 | paperback | £5.99 | Age 6-9 | 19 March 2020 15
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Awesome
2020 Spring - New Books
Scottish Castles
Sticker and Activity Book
100+
ILLUSTRATIONS BY MORENO CHIACCHIERA stickers!
• A bright and fun activity book jam-packed with puzzles, colouring,
doodling and over 100 stickers!
• Created in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland
• Based on real Scottish castles from all over the country
• A perfect souvenir to remember an awesome Scottish adventure
Created in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland, and based
on their unrivalled portfolio of castle properties, this bright and lively
activity book is packed with fun facts and thrilling historical detail to
bring Scotland's most famous castles to life! Discover awesome Scottish castles with
Fill Edinburgh Castle with fun stickers colouring, doodling, puzzles and stickers
Colour an exciting attack on Urquhart Castle
Doodle unicorns, dragons and other castle creatures
Dress up Mary, Queen of Scots at Stirling Castle
Spot the difference at the siege of Caerlaverock Castle
Design your own Scottish castle
Also illustrated by
in partnership Moreno Chiacchiera:
with
276 x 215 mm | colour illustrations and stickers | 24pp | 978-178250-631-7 | paperback | £5.99 | Age 3-6 | 19 March 2020 17
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by Louise Forshaw:
(see p.26)
S20-Kelpies-FINAL.indd 20 01/10/2019 11:22:59Little Explorers:
2020 Spring - New Books
Skara Brae
ILLUSTRATIONS BY LOUISE FORSHAW
• Children will learn while they play — travelling back in time to see
what life was like for the villagers of Skara Brae, on the Orkney islands
• Truly unique, this is the first moving-parts book about Skara Brae for
young children
• Created in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and based
on the real-life details of the world-famous prehistoric village
• This large board book is chunky but lightweight — an ideal gift for
visitors to Scotland
• Features sturdy moving parts that are just the right size for little hands
Discover the secrets of Stone Age Scotland and see what life was like for
the villagers of Skara Brae.
Moving parts let little explorers catch a fish for dinner, cook over an open The first book about Skara Brae for young
fire, travel through passages to visit friends, build a stone circle — and
even uncover the village thousands of years later!
children with fun and sturdy moving parts
Louise Forshaw is the illustrator of numerous
children’s books, including the Busy Books series
and Little Explorers: Scottish Castles. Louise lives
near Newcastle upon Tyne and works from her
small home studio, with three Jack Russell terriers
in partnership to keep her company.
with
215 x 215 mm | colour illustrations | 12pp | 978-178250-632-4 | large format board book | £9.99 | Age 1-4 | 19 March 2020 19
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Backlist Highlights
“A lovely way to
engage with this
popular Scottish
rhyme.”
— THE SCOTSMAN
978-178250-511-2 978-178250-439-9
hb board book | £6.99 hb board book | £6.99
With a
peekaboo
mirror!
With
978-178250-478-8
hb board book | £6.99 moving
parts!
• PUSH granny, LIFT flaps and
SING along to the much-loved Scottish rhyme,
in this brilliantly bonkers board book
• One of our bestselling Wee Kelpies —
over 10,000 copies sold to date 978-178250-441-2 978-178250-465-8
978-178250-487-0
20 hb board book | £5.99 hb board book | £5.99 board book | £5.99
Note: all books are paperback unless specified
S20-Kelpies-FINAL.indd 22 01/10/2019 11:23:06Meet Scotland's favourite animals
Backlist Highlights
978-178250-368-2 978-086315-952-7 978-178250-477-1
£6.99 £6.99 £6.99
978-178250-255-5 | paperback | £6.99
• A charming coming-of-age story written
in Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme
• Over 23,000 copies sold to date
• “A nicely told adventure story.”
— BBC Wildlife Magazine
• Abridged board book edition also available
— perfect for little hands!
978-086315-777-6 978-178250-181-7 978-178250-554-9
£5.99 £6.99 £5.99
21
S20-Kelpies-FINAL.indd 23 01/10/2019 11:23:17Make friends with quirky characters
Backlist Highlights
978-178250-314-9
£5.99
978-178250-421-4 | paperback | £5.99
• “Bright, colourful illustrations enhance the simple
story of friendship.” — Youth Services Book Review
• “Low key, upbeat, cheerful, and just right for those
who enjoy a good pony story.” — Booklist
• From the illustrator of There was a Wee Lassie who
Swallowed a Midgie
More adventures with Isla & Pickle:
The Highland Show | 978-178250-509-9 | £5.99
The Pony Party | 978-178250-591-4 | £5.99
978-086315-844-5 978-178250-652-2 978-178250-475-7
22 £6.99 £5.99 £6.99
S20-Kelpies-FINAL.indd 24 01/10/2019 11:23:29Pick up the perfect Scottish souvenir
Backlist Highlights
978-086315-953-4
£6.99
978-178250-048-3 | paperback | £6.99
• Perennial bestseller: over 50,000 copies sold
• A fun and unique Scottish take on 'There was an
Old Woman who Swallowed a Fly'
• Watch the wee lassie swallow a succession of
Scotland's favourite creatures to catch that
peskie midgie — including a puffin, a Scottie
dog, a seal and even Nessie!
• “Delightful, silly, with an aesthetically pleasing
colour scheme that is reminiscent of Scottish
tartans”
978-086315-871-1 978-086315-779-0 978-178250-508-2 — BYU Children's Media and Book Review
£6.99 £6.99 £6.99
23
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Backlist Highlights
“Magical...
Enchanting...
A real winner.”
978-086315-907-7 978-178250-195-4 — MANHATTAN
hardback | £14.99 hardback | £14.99 BOOK REVIEW
978-178250-595-2 | hardback | £14.99
• “The illustrations are mesmerising... Simply
stunning.” — Catherine Rayner
• “A glorious collection of traditional stories.
The perfect gift.” — Vivian French
• “Everything you'd expect it to be, everything you'd
want it to be.” — Bookwitch 978-178250-134-3 978-178250-252-4 978-178250-480-1
24 £6.99 £7.99 £7.99
S20-Kelpies-FINAL.indd 26 01/10/2019 11:23:57Spectacular stories from Scotland's history
Backlist Highlights
978-178250-512-9
£7.99
Featuring 978-178250-590-7 | paperback | £7.99
Bonnie Prince
Charlie • A unique take on the Greyfriars Bobby story which
follows the world's most famous dog as a puppy
• From the author of The Fourth Bonniest Baby
in Dundee
• “Gorgeous.” — Inverness Courier
• “It is an affectionate portrait of a much-loved
character and would be a perfect gift for fans of
Scotland's capital, but it is also a hopeful story
about friendship that will appeal to readers of all
ages.” — Roaring Reads
978-178250-367-5 978-178250-558-7
£6.99 £7.99 25
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Young Kelpies — Early readers Backlist
for 6—8 Highlights
Backlist
year
Core olds
978-178250-422-1 978-178250-479-5 978-178250-557-0
£5.99 £5.99 £5.99
978-178250-562-4 | large format board book | £9.99
• Spot Nessie hiding at
Urquhart Castle
• Have a feast with Mary Queen
of Scots
• Escape Edinburgh Castle's
dungeons
• Lay siege to Stirling Castle
978-178250-563-1
£5.00
26
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Backlist
All available as eBooks
Core Backlist
Highlights
978-178250-492-4 978-178250-493-1 978-086315-881-0
£6.99 £6.99 £6.99
978-086315-882-7 | paperback | £6.99
• Discover the Stone Age with this classic story
by Kathleen Fidler
• The key text about Skara Brae, the world-
famous neolithic village, used in classrooms
across the country
• “This is a fascinating story... An ideal read for
history fans.”
— Waterstone's Guide to Children's Books
978-178250-211-1 978-086315-883-4 978-086315-982-4
£6.99 £6.99 £6.99 27
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Backlist Highlights
All available as eBooks
978-178250-527-3 978-178250-263-0
£6.99 £5.99 | Book 1 of 6
978-178250-596-9 | paperback | £6.99
• “This book will work very well in a
classroom, helping to explain history.”
— Bookwitch
• Blends together intriguing facts and
engaging fiction to bring the most
exciting and crucial moments of Scottish
history alive for young readers
• Wonderful resource for all Jacobite
school projects
978-178250-362-0 978-178250-364-4 978-178250-365-1
28 £5.99 | Book 2 of 5 £5.99 | Book 4 of 5 £5.99 | Book 5 of 5
S20-Kelpies-FINAL.indd 30 01/10/2019 11:24:46All available as eBooks Illustrated chapter books for 6+
Backlist Highlights
978-178250-556-3
£5.99
978-178250-592-1 | paperback | £5.99
• “A brilliant, fun read for youngsters with
an interest in the great outdoors and
Scotland's wildlife.” — John K. Fulton
• Starring two adorable baby otters,
with an emotional learning message of
teamwork, asking others for help and not
keeping worries to yourself
• Includes fun fact files about otters and
their conservation
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Aberdeenshire Glasgow & the Clyde Orkney
Ferryman Between the Lies Boy with the Bronze Axe, The
year
Ayrshire & Arran
Desperate Journey, The Little Explorers: Skara Brae
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Wee Granny's Magic Bag and the Pirates Guardians of the Wild Unicorns
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The Scottish Borders Mixed-Up Summer of Lily McLean, The
The King and the Spider
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Trespassers Chill
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Maze Running and other Magical Missions William Wallace:
set in your hometown.
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The Highlands & Islands The Battle to Free Scotland
Reluctant Time Traveller, The Animal Adventure Club:
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Unlikely Time Traveller, The Baby Otter Rescue, The Haki the Shetland Pony
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Dundee & Angus
Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist
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Thorfinn and the Putrid Potion Rowan the Red Squirrel
Shetland
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Mind Blind & Islands & Angus
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Skye the Puffling Orkney
Peg and Uan: Making Friends & Bute Perthshire
Soldier’s Game Edinburgh &
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