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In 1940, during the Blitz, Katherine, Robbie and Amelie Bateson are sent north to a private school in Rookskill Castle in Scotland, a brooding place, haunted by dark magic from the past--but when some of their classmates disappear Katherine has to find out if the cause is hidden in the past or very much in the present.

Only Flora suspects that the beautiful horse she and her brothers and sisters find by the loch is not what it appears to be and must think quickly to save her siblings from the kelpie that plans to drown and eat them.

Collection of seven traditional and original Celtic stories and songs featuring bagpipe, fiddle, guitar, and voice.

"You stole my seal skin! Fergus stared at her. Could it be true? He had heard the stories of selkies--magical seals that could take off their seal skins and change into humans. Stay! he blurted out, the seal skin clutched behind his back. Be my friend!"--Back cover.

"A high-interest inquiry into the possible existence of Scotland's water-dwelling Loch Ness Monster, emphasizing reported sightings and stories as well as scientific investigations"--.

After watching a news bulletin about war-torn Bosnia-Herzegovina, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow and his brother agreed to take a week's hiatus from work to help. Neither expected it to be a life-changing experience but what began as a one-time road trip in a beaten up Land Rover grew to become Magnus' life's work. He left his job, sold his house, and directed all of his efforts to feeding thousands of the world's poorest children.

In 1940, during the Blitz, Katherine, Robbie and Amelie Bateson are sent north to a private school in Rookskill Castle in Scotland, a brooding place, haunted by dark magic from the past--but when some of their classmates disappear Katherine has to find out if the cause is hidden in the past or very much in the present.

Presents a collection of eleven classic Scottish fairy tales and legends accompanied by color illustrations. Includes a glossary of Scottish terms.

"Presents stories of the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, examining the evidence of various explanations and hoaxes surrounding this legend"--Provided by publisher.