Katie Morag And The Riddles

Oct 8, 2024 7:50 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!

Katie Morag is in a terrible mood because she has broken her mum's necklace. Her bad temper gets everyone in trouble with the teacher who gives them some tricky riddles to solve for homework. Can Katie solve the riddles and get back in everyone's good books?

Reviews

This is not only a charming story about a little girl's woes but it is also a fascinating portrait of life on a small Scottish Island . . . Children will enjoy looking at the detailed illustrations and trying to figure out Katie's riddles for themselves

—— Through the Looking Glass

Selected by the Fatherhood Institute for their 'Fathers Story Week' programme

—— The Fatherhood Institute

A wonderful celebration of dads - full of fantasy, fun and...fancy dress!

—— South Wales Evening Post

This tribute to dads everywhere is the ideal story for father and child to share at bedtime - and make plans for an exciting time the next day!

—— Parents in Touch

Katire Morag finds a quirky and unusual solution to her problem

—— Writeaway.org.uk

This is picture storytelling at its detailed best

—— Books for Keeps

A delightful children's tale

—— Scots Magazine

We have enjoyed the Katie Morag stories now for over twenty years. They are true classics.

—— Michael Holloway , School Librarian

Mairi Hedderwick makes the Isle of Stuary so beautiful, and so amusing that we all long to be a part of it.

—— Tina Massey , Carousel

Just the right read for anti-frill tomboys.

—— Irish Examiner

the Isle of Struay and Katie Morag continue to enchant...Mairi Hedderwick absorbs both child and adult reader in her fictional Hebridean island world through the details she achieves in her gentle and skilful illustrations. The stories are simple and heartwarming. We have enjoyed the Katie Morag stories now for over twenty years. They are true classics.

—— The School Librarian

Delightfully original character, setting and story

—— Frances Perkins , Bournemouth Daily Echo

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