The Story
A stunning adaptation of the traditional Scottish folktale of the kelpie the shapeshifting water horse made worldfamous by Andy Scotts kelpies statues. Every loch in Scotland, however beautiful, has its cold, dark depths. And every loch in Scotland has its kelpie. But its easy to forget those dangers on a sunny afternoon? Flora is playing with her brothers and sisters by the loch when she notices a stunning white horse. While her siblings clamour for a chance to ride the beautiful animal, Flora is worried. Where has this strange horse come from? Why are its hoof prints wet? Too late Flora realises this is no horse! Its a kelpie: a shapeshifting water horse from Scottish folklore known to steal children. Can Flora reveal the secret of the kelpie in time to save her family? The kelpie, once a lesserknown creature of Scottish mythology, is now enjoying legendary status as Andy Scotts magnificent Kelpies statues have become a worldfamous tourist attraction. The classic tale of the kelpie is wonderfully retold for 47 year olds in this gripping adaptation by renowned Scottish childrens author and storyteller Lari Don, with breathtaking illustrations by artist Philip Longson.
Description
A stunning adaptation of the traditional Scottish folktale of the kelpie the shapeshifting water horse made worldfamous by Andy Scotts kelpies statues. Every loch in Scotland, however beautiful, has its cold, dark depths. And every loch in Scotland has its kelpie. But its easy to forget those dangers on a sunny afternoon? Flora is playing with her brothers and sisters by the loch when she notices a stunning white horse. While her siblings clamour for a chance to ride the beautiful animal, Flora is worried. Where has this strange horse come from? Why are its hoof prints wet? Too late Flora realises this is no horse! Its a kelpie: a shapeshifting water horse from Scottish folklore known to steal children. Can Flora reveal the secret of the kelpie in time to save her family? The kelpie, once a lesserknown creature of Scottish mythology, is now enjoying legendary status as Andy Scotts magnificent Kelpies statues have become a worldfamous tourist attraction. The classic tale of the kelpie is wonderfully retold for 47 year olds in this gripping adaptation by renowned Scottish childrens author and storyteller Lari Don, with breathtaking illustrations by artist Philip Longson.
