Book Series · 3 Books

Traditional Scottish Tales Books

In order from The Secret of the Kelpie to William Wallace.

The Secret of the Kelpie
The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster
William Wallace
The Secret of the Kelpie
The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Secret of the Kelpie
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$1697
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016

The Secret of the Kelpie

By Lari Don, Philip Longson (Illustrator)

A mysterious horse by the loch hides a dark secret. Can Flora save her family from the kelpie's grasp?

32 pages
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Summary: Flora and her siblings play by a Scottish loch, unaware of lurking danger. A beautiful white horse appears, but Flora senses something amiss. Its wet hoof prints reveal a chilling truth—it's a kelpie, a shape-shifting water horse from folklore, known for stealing children. As her siblings clamor to ride, Flora must uncover the kelpie's secret before it's too late. Can she protect her family from this mythical threat? Dive into this enchanting retelling of a classic Scottish tale, where bravery and quick thinking are the keys to survival.
The complete set

Traditional Scottish Tales Series

3 books · Published 2016–2020

Series
Sale price
$1697

The Secret of the Kelpie

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016

A mysterious horse by the loch hides a dark secret. Can Flora save her family from the kelpie's grasp?

The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

Two children seek treasure beneath Loch Ness, but the loch holds a mysterious secret.

William Wallace

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Outlaws face an English army at Stirling Castle. Can courage and cunning prevail?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Traditional Scottish Tales series?

There are 3 books in the Traditional Scottish Tales series. It began with The Secret of the Kelpie in 2016, and the newest book, William Wallace, was published in 2020.

What ages are the Traditional Scottish Tales books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Traditional Scottish Tales to life.

01

Lari Don

Author
02

Molly MacPherson

Author
03

Philip Longson

Illustrator
04

Natasa Ilincic

Illustrator
05

Teresa Martinez

Illustrator

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