Storm Singing and other Tangled Tasks

Lari Don

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  • Fans of Helen and her fabled-beast friends will love their new adventures in the next thrilling instalment of the First Aid for Fairies series.
  • Set in the north of Scotland, this exciting book introduces yet more fabled beasts inspired by Scottish sea creatures and folklore.

Helen and her fabled-beast friends help Rona the selkie in a storm singing contest which leads to greater things. The third installment of Helen's adventures in the First Aid for Fairies series.

Format:
paperback
Size:
198 x 130 mm
Publisher:
Floris Books
Subject:
Kelpies
Age Range:
From 8 to 12 years
Extent:
256 pages
ISBN:
9780863158124
Publication date:
16 Jun 2011
Series:
First Aid for Fairies

Description

Helen and her fabled-beast friends help Rona the selkie in a Storm Singer competition. Rona wins by singing up an incredible storm, but part of the prize is to represent the selkies in a much bigger contest. Rona must compete in three gruelling challenges against a mermaid and a blue loon, and carry an important message between the deep sea powers, which will stop them going to war. She desperately needs the help of Helen and her friends. But a giant jellyfish and a terrifying conger eel are among those who will do anything to stop the message of peace getting through.

Fans of Helen's first two adventures will be eagerly awaiting this third thrilling instalment. Set in the north of Scotland, this story introduces yet more fabled beasts inspired by Scottish sea creatures and folklore.

Reviews

'This book will certainly have you singing up a storm…Tales of giant jellyfish, killer whales and a spectacular storm are just some of the delights waiting for you and your class in these pages. This is the third adventure of the First Aid for Fairies Series and it does not disappoint. Highly recommended.'
--Top Class Primary

'Don gives her characters complicated feelings and conflicts. They may be fairies and unicorns, but the choices they make are never straight forward, and their reactions will at times seem very familiar to human readers. Highly recommended for junior schools, or as a read-aloud for younger children.'
--The School Librarian, Autumn 2011

Author

Lari Don has worked in politics and broadcasting, but is now a full-time writer and storyteller. She grew up in the north-east of Scotland, and lives in Edinburgh. She is the author of three other books in the First Aid for Fairies series: First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts; Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps; and Maze Running and Other Magicial Missions for older children, as well as Rocking Horse War. She has also written four picture books for children, The Big Bottom Hunt, How to Make a Heron Happy, Orange Juice Peas, and The Magic Word.

You can also visit the author's own website at http://www.laridon.co.uk

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Also available as an eBook:
Storm Singing and other Tangled Tasks(eBook edition)

Don't miss the rest of the thrilling First Aid for Fairies series by Lari Don:
First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts (Book 1)
Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps (Book 2)
Maze Running and Other Magicial Missions(Book 4)

If you're a fan of the First Aid for Fairies series, why not check out
Rocking Horse War by Lari Don

Find out more about the fantastical creatures and fabled beasts from Scottish tradition which appear in Lari's books, in a collection of Scottish folk tales for children by storyteller Duncan Williamson:
The Coming of the Unicorn: Scottish Folk Tales for Children

Don't miss the Discover Kelpies website for children with exclusive author interviews, fun stuff and latest gossip on your favourite Scottish stories.

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