Katie Morag and the New Pier

Oct 1, 2024 1:03 AM

Author:Mairi Hedderwick

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!

A new pier is being built on Struay and everyone, especially Katie Morag, is very excited. The Islanders can't wait for all the changes they are sure the new pier will bring . . .

But there is one person who's not so sure. Granny Island is worried that the old ways will be lost for ever . . .

Reviews

Katie Morag leads the life that country dreams are made of

—— Independent

Shirley Hughes is a national treasure

—— Philip Pullman

Hughes' perceptive eye captures the expressions and feelings of small children perfectly

—— Scotsman

Text and artwork are both delightful and sympathetically balanced

—— British Book News

A brilliant and playful parody of an action-hero drama by quirky writer Mini Grey

—— Junior

A glorious antidote to boneheaded machismo . . . and a visual feast of wit and boundless imagination. A gem

—— Carousel

The retro superhero Traction Man is back for another madcap domestic adventure . . . All the excellent details in the pictures make this a hugely entertaining story from award-winning author/illustrator

—— tBK Magazine

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