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Ten-year-old twins Kirsty and David Murray are forced to leave their croft in the north of Scotland. How will they manage in Glasgow, and will they survive a dangerous Atlantic crossing?

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'This is a Scottish children's classic... A real must-read.'
Wendy McCusker, Waterstone's Guide to Children's Books

'A stirring tale of adventure, hardship and new beginnings.'
-- Shelf Life, Summer 2002

'What an action-packed tale!'
-- Education Otherwise, June 2002

'Kathleen Fidler's well-paced narrative skilfully conveys the Murray's epic journey and the historical settings are convincingly portrayed. David and Kirsty Murray are spirited and resilient characters who engage the interest and sympathy of the reader.'
-- Treasure Islands: A guide to Scottish fiction for young readers aged 10-14, Summer 2003

The Desperate Journey Kelpies

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    A Paperback / softback by Kathleen Fidler

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      Publisher: Floris Books
      Publication Date: 22/03/2012
      ISBN13: 9780863158810, 978-0863158810
      ISBN10: 0863158811
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Ten-year-old twins Kirsty and David Murray are forced to leave their croft in the north of Scotland. How will they manage in Glasgow, and will they survive a dangerous Atlantic crossing?

      Trade Review

      'This is a Scottish children's classic... A real must-read.'
      Wendy McCusker, Waterstone's Guide to Children's Books

      'A stirring tale of adventure, hardship and new beginnings.'
      -- Shelf Life, Summer 2002

      'What an action-packed tale!'
      -- Education Otherwise, June 2002

      'Kathleen Fidler's well-paced narrative skilfully conveys the Murray's epic journey and the historical settings are convincingly portrayed. David and Kirsty Murray are spirited and resilient characters who engage the interest and sympathy of the reader.'
      -- Treasure Islands: A guide to Scottish fiction for young readers aged 10-14, Summer 2003

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