Fergus Finds a Friend
£5.99 £4.49
Its time for Fergus the young otter to leave home. As he sets out along the riverbank, he meets many new creatures, from playful butterflies to barking dogs. Will he find a safe place to make a home and friends of his own kind?
A charming story from Perthshire-based childrens writer Kenneth Steven, inspired by
the Scottish countryside.
Reviews
'Steven's warm story is sympathetically illustrated by Crowe as she brings the countryside to life.'
-- The Scotsman
'A delightful picture book nature story about a Scottish otter named Fergus who searches for a friend and a new home. Sensitively illustrated with detailed paintings of Scottish wild country and animals that inhabit it.'
-- Midwest Book Review
'Charming illustrations grace this story of Fergus, the otter who leaves home to make a new life.'
-- The Yellow Brick Road
'Beautifully illustrated with a fine eye for natural detail.'
-- School Librarian
'Lovely to look at, and written with a elegant and eloquent simplicity, this book has a charm that is likely to interest and appeal to children in the 6 to 8+ age-range. Their eyes will be brightly opened.'
-- Trevor Dickinson, School Librarian
Author
Kenneth Steven is a poet and children’s author based in Perthshire, Scotland. Much of his inspiration comes from nature; he loves walking and exploring in the countryside. Twenty of his books have been published over the years and his children’s books have been translated into…
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