A Stranger Came Ashore

By Mollie Hunter

A mysterious stranger from the sea hides secrets that could endanger a village. Can a boy uncover the truth in time?

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136 pages

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Bookroo's summary

When a charming stranger washes ashore in a Scottish village, young Robbie grows suspicious. As tales of Selkie folk haunt his thoughts, Robbie fears for his sister Elspeth, who is captivated by the newcomer. With the fiery festival of Up Helly Aa approaching, Robbie must unravel the mystery surrounding Finn before it's too late. Will he uncover the truth and protect his family, or will the stranger's secrets remain hidden beneath the waves?

From the publisher

An intriguing and mysterious children’s classic from Scotland When Finn Learson literally stumbles out of a stormy sea into a small village on Scotland’s Shetland Isles, he steals the villagers’ hearts. He’s handsome and charming, he helps with the fishing and the harvest, and he’s particularly drawn to Robbie’s older sister Elspeth, with her beautiful long golden hair. Yet there’s something about Finn that makes Robbie and his dog Tam feel uneasy. Haunted by local tales of the Selkie folk, Robbie suspects there’s more to Finn than meets the eye. But who would believe Robbie’s wild suspicions? As the story reaches its explosive finale at the fire festival of Up Helly Aa, can Robbie reveal the truth in time to save his sister? One of Mollie Hunter’s most popular novels for children, A Stranger Came Ashore was first published in 1975 to great acclaim. This new Kelpies Classics edition brings this much-loved Scottish classic to a new generation of children.