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The Hoolet Thit Couldnae Fly
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When Brodie the owl goes missing, a young girl's adventure through snowy gardens and farms becomes a celebration of being different.
A charming Scots-language children's book about acceptance, confidence, and finding your place in the world.
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About the Ebook
Emma Grae's award-winning children's book celebrates difference and resilience through the search for Brodie, a young owl with a bad wing. Written in vivid Scots, this charming tale reminds children that it's perfectly fine to be different—and that our perceived limitations often hide unexpected strengths.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A delightful children's story celebrating difference, resilience, and self-acceptance.
- Written in beautiful Scots—an authentic and engaging celebration of the language.
- Illustrated with charm—perfect for children aged 7–10 and readers of all ages.
- Explores themes of mental health and confidence in an age-appropriate way.
- Winner of the Scots Book of the Year Award (2022)—from an award-winning author.
- A wonderful gift for any Scottish child—or any child who loves magical adventures.
About the Author
Emma Grae is a Scottish author and journalist from Glasgow. She is a passionate advocate of the Scots language and breaking the stigma around mental illness. She has published fiction and poetry in the UK and Ireland since 2014 in journals including The Honest Ulsterman, From Glasgow to Saturn and The Open Mouse. Her debut novel, Be Guid tae yer Mammy, was published by Unbound in August 2021 and was awarded Scots Book of the Year at the Scots Language Awards 2022. As a journalist, she writes under her birth surname, Guinness, and has bylines in a number of publications including Cosmopolitan, the Huffington Post and the Metro.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 30/11/2023
Print Length: 64 pages
ISBN (Ebook): 9781804251454
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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