Kelpies News and Features
Features for Teachers: The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites
Posted on 15/10/19 in Features for Teachers
Who were the Jacobites and what were they fighting for? Step into the shoes of siblings Rob and Aggie, young Jacobites living in the Scottish Highland …
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The Boy with the Butterfly Mind: Blog Tour
Posted on 24/09/19 in Author Interviews, Guest posts, Victoria Williamson
To celebrate the launch of The Boy with the Butterfly Mind, author Victoria Williamson has been busy in the blogosphere with guest posts, interviews a …
read more > Features for Teachers: Kindness Butterflies
Posted on 24/09/19 in Features for Teachers, Victoria Williamson
The Boy with the Butterfly Mind Jamie Lee wants to be normal. But his ADHD makes him feel like his brain is full of butterflies. Elin Watts wan …
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Guest Post: Sisterhood by Emily Ilett
Posted on 19/09/19 in Guest posts
The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow The Girl Who Lost her Shadow is the stunning debut novel from Kelpies Prize winner Emily Ilett. It is a lyrical, immersiv …
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Features for Teachers: The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle
Posted on 11/09/19 in Features for Teachers
Are you looking for rewarding reading resources that your pupils will relish? Then why not try this great resource pack for The Fox Girl and the White …
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Animal Adventure Club: Otter Fact File
Posted on 09/08/19 in Books, Fun Stuff
How much do you know about otters? The Animal Adventure Club learned lots about these fascinating creatures in their latest adventure, The Baby Otter …
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Greyfriars Bobby – Reimagining a Legend
Posted on 30/07/19 in Guest posts, Michelle Sloan, Traditional Scottish Tales
In this guest post, author Michelle Sloan discusses how she went about reimagining a world-famous Scottish legend for her brand new picture book, Grey …
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A Super Scotland Doodle Activity Pack
Posted on 26/07/19 in Extract, Fun Stuff, Susana Gurrea
Visiting Scotland this summer? Looking for rainy-day activities to keep the children entertained? A Super Scotland Doodle Book is a must-have f …
read more > Features for Teachers: Jacobite Songs
Posted on 17/07/19 in Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff
Many songs have been written about the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie, both at the time of the Risings and afterwards, in Gaelic, Scots an …
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A Tour of Scotland in Stories
Posted on 04/07/19 in Extract, Folk and Fairy Tales, Theresa Breslin
We all know that Scotland is full of stories. It’s not surprising, really; the rugged mountains, mysterious lochs and impressive castles make the perf …
read more >Kelpies Prizes 2020: Now Open!
Are you a writer or illustrator based in Scotland? Do you have a passion for children’s books and an imagination to match? Then we want to hear from you!
