Katie Morag and the Big Boy Cousins
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1987

Katie Morag and the Big Boy Cousins

Written & illustrated by Mairi Hedderwick

Part of the Katie Morag series

Chaos erupts when mischievous cousins visit, but can Katie Morag mend the rift with Grannie Island?

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32 pages
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When the unruly Big Boy Cousins arrive, Katie Morag revels in the chaos they create, defying Grannie Island's authority. But as Grannie's anger reveals her hidden sadness, Katie Morag feels remorseful. Determined to make things right, she takes charge, leading her cousins in a heartfelt effort to repair the damage. Will their attempts at reconciliation succeed, or is the bond with Grannie Island forever changed? Discover the power of leadership and empathy in this charming tale of mischief and redemption.

From the publisher

The islanders are dismayed when the badly-behaved Big Boy Cousins come to stay, but Katie Morag thinks they are wonderful. She joins in with them as they cause havoc in the village and enjoys disobeying Grannie Island. But when Grannie Island gets angry, Katie Morag realizes that really her Grannie is sad inside, and she feels sad and sorry too. So Katie Morag become the leader and makes the Big Boy Cousins join her in making amends.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about girls and womenBooks about country life
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 1, 2010
First published
April 1, 1987
Publisher
Red Fox
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781849410892

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