Kelpies News and Features
The Sky Beneath the Stone Blog Tour
Posted on 02/03/22 in Books, Fun Stuff
Ivy North is an adventurer and expert map reader, who can pitch a tent in four minutes flat. There’s just one problem. She’s afraid to go outside. Whe …
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Features for Teachers: The Sky Beneath the Stone
Posted on 26/02/22 in Books, Features for Teachers
Adventures Through the Portal Nature, art, map reading and storytelling activities; are you looking for rewarding reading resources that your pupils w …
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The Sky Beneath the Stone Poster
Posted on 14/02/22 in Books, Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff
Looking for something to brighten up your classroom, library or child’s bedroom? Download our free, printable The Sky Beneath the Stone poster, featur …
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The Sky Beneath the Stone Map
Posted on 14/02/22 in Books, Fun Stuff
Discover Underfell! Ivy North is an adventurer and expert map reader who can pitch a tent in four minutes flat. There’s just one problem. She’s afraid …
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Standing out from the crowd:
Posted on 18/11/21 in The Kelpies Prize
How to impress the Kelpies Prize for Illustration judges! Entrants to the Kelpies Prize for Illustration are asked to submit five illustrations for a …
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What is a synopsis…
Posted on 12/11/21 in The Kelpies Prize, Writing
… and how do I write one? As part of the Kelpies Prize for Writing, we ask entrants to send us a synopsis for a book they have written or could writ …
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Are you Brave? Discover our Spooky Reads!
Posted on 29/10/21 in Alex Nye, Folk and Fairy Tales, Fun Stuff, Gill Arbuthnott, Lari Don
Do you like scary stories? We do! Delve into our range of spooky reads, perfect for middle-grade readers (with something for younger readers thrown in …
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Secrets of the Last Merfolk: Video Extract
Posted on 26/07/21 in Books, Extract, Fun Stuff, Video
“They gave you the box, they gave me the key. The merfolk exist, and they want us to find them…” In the quiet seaside town of Dunlyre, new friends F …
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Features for Teachers: Velda the Awesomest Viking
Posted on 28/05/21 in Extract, Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff, Launches and Events
Are you ready for an AWESOME adventure? Well, ARE YOU? Velda is a small girl with a BIG axe, and a BIGGER attitude! Join her on her quest as she makes …
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Features for Teachers: Secrets of the Last Merfolk
Posted on 13/05/21 in Features for Teachers, Lindsay Littleson
Are you looking for rewarding reading resources that your pupils will relish? Then why not try this great resource pack for Secrets of the Last Merfol …
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