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The Book of the Howlat

By (author) James Robertson
Illustrated by Kate Leiper
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Birlinn General, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Published: 12th Oct 2017
Dimensions: w 192mm h 278mm d 7mm
Weight: 210g
Reading age: From 7 years
ISBN-10: 1780274777
ISBN-13: 9781780274775
Barcode No: 9781780274775
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Originally written in the 1440s by Richard Holland, a Scottish cleric who was chaplain to Archibald Douglas, Earl of Moray, The Book of the Howlat is one of the great poetic gems of fifteenth-century Scots. Believing himself to be ugly, a young owl (howlat) decides to speak to the most handsome bird of all, the peacock, and ask his help so that Nature can change him. But the peacock isn't sure this should be done - after all, Nature doesn't usually make mistakes - and summons a council of birds to make a decision. A huge feast takes place, and Nature herself appears and orders all the birds present to give the owl one of their feathers. But the result is not what they expect. The howlat's initial joy turns to unbearable arrogance at his new-found beauty, and drastic action must be taken ...

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'Features beautiful illustrations by Kate Leiper, a humourous ugly-duckling-type tale which is suitable for reading out loud to wee ones or good for readers aged over 8' - Press and Journal; 'we are presented with a lovely story that is thought-provoking and enjoyable, and ideal for reading to young children, or being read by those able to do so for themselves ... set within large illustrations by Kate Leiper that are simply delightful' - Undiscovered Scotland; 'a powerful hymn to being 'true to yer ain nature', magnificently illustrated by Kate Leiper' - Vicky Allan (Sunday Herald - Best Reads of 2016)