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Length2h 39m
About this audiobook
Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal
Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Carnegie-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm. This is a stunning collection to be treasured for a lifetime.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 39 mins
Narrated bySamara MacLaren
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateSep 21, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Wee Bannock
7The Selkie of Sanday
2The Water Kelpie
8The Eagle and the Wren
3The Goshawk and the Brave Lady
9The Brownie of Ballharn Hill
4Whuppity Stourie
10The Dragon Stoorworm and the Boy Called Assipattle
5The Shepherd's Dog
11Tale End
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6Rashie Coat
12Glossary
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