{"product_id":"the-secret-of-the-kelpie-paperback","title":"The Secret of the Kelpie - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning adaptation of the traditional Scottish folktale of the kelpie -- the shape-shifting water horse -- made world-famous by Andy Scott's kelpies statues.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Every loch in Scotland, however beautiful, has its cold, dark depths. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd every loch in Scotland has its kelpie. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut it's easy to forget those dangers on a sunny afternoon...\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlora is playing with her brothers and sisters by the loch when she notices a stunning white horse. While her siblings demand a chance to ride the beautiful animal, Flora is worried. Where has this strange horse come from? Why are its hoof prints wet? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo late Flora realizes this is no horse! It's a kelpie: a shape-shifting water horse from Scottish folklore known to steal children. Can Flora reveal the secret of the kelpie in time to save her family? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe kelpie, once a lesser-known creature of Scottish mythology, is now enjoying legendary status as Andy Scott's magnificent Kelpies statues have become a world-famous tourist attraction. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe classic tale of the kelpie is wonderfully retold for 4-7 year olds in this gripping adaptation by renowned Scottish children's author and storyteller Lari Don, with breathtaking illustrations by artist Philip Longson. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51449236914399,"sku":"9781782502524","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/VoKIU48koQ9781782502524.webp?v=1790261623","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-secret-of-the-kelpie-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}