Quick Look
The Desperate Journey in Gaelic.
Description
The Desperate Journey in Gaelic.
Reviews
'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
Author
Kathleen Fidler was the author of over eighty books for children, many of which were broadcast on BBC Radio Children's Hour and Schools programmes. She had a long-standing affection for Scotland. The Fidler Award stands as a memorial to her deep interest in children and writers. She died in 1980.
Media
Don't miss the Discover Kelpies website for children with exclusive author interviews, fun stuff and latest gossip on your favourite Scottish stories.
Links
Unfortunately this book is now out of print. You may enjoy more books by Kathleen Fidler:
The Desperate Journey
The Boy with the Bronze Axe
Flash The Sheepdog
Turk the Border Collie
Haki the Shetland Pony
Seal Story (Out of Print)
The Droving Lad (Out of Print)
