Landscape and local legend
The tales connect mysterious stories with East Lothian’s landscape, including an ancient tree and Hanging Rock Cave.
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Tim Porteus - Author
This is a place-rooted folklore collection with supernatural characters and eerie story elements.
East Lothian's landscape has mysterious and intriguing stories sewn into it. This collection of tales has witches and wizards, magical creatures and eerie happenings. There are dragons, faeries, ghosts and sulkies. You will be whispered secrets by an ancient tree, discover why the Skeleton Boy made his home in Hanging Rock Cave, and how a rat become more than just a rat. With specially selected stories for the enjoyment of 7-11 year old readers, there is something to delight and amuse in every tale. --Cover
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a place-rooted folklore collection with supernatural characters and eerie story elements.
The tales connect mysterious stories with East Lothian’s landscape, including an ancient tree and Hanging Rock Cave.
The collection features magical beings, supernatural figures and eerie events.
Before reading aloud, check how your child responds to eerie folklore. You could begin with a less unsettling tale, pause after frightening moments and discuss whether the story feels mysterious, amusing or alarming.
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