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Spid the Spider Meets Hamish McSpid: A Scottish Adventure for Kids About Legends and Curious Minds

Name: Spid the Spider Meets Hamish McSpid: A Scottish Adventure for Kids About Legends and Curious Minds
ISBN: 9781915376237

John Eaton

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Spid the
Spider Meets Hamish McSpid is a humorous and engaging Scottish adventure that encourages children
to explore heritage, question myths and develop independent thinking.

It’s a long
way from Spider Webdon to Glenthistle.
But after
reading about the legendary King Robert the Spid in a history book, Spid is
determined to visit his cousin, Hamish McSpid, and discover more about his
heritage.
No sooner
have they arrived than strange rumours begin to swirl.
Whispers of a
fearsome creature in Loch Monroe.

Mysterious sightings.

Unexplained happenings.
Is the
monster real? Or is there another explanation?
As Spid
investigates, he learns that history and legends are fascinating — but the
truth often requires curiosity, courage and careful thinking.
Why
Parents & Teachers Love It

Encourages curiosity about history and culture
Promotes critical thinking and inquiry skills
Explores myths versus reality
Builds confidence in asking questions

Includes two
original songs with QR codes linking to animated musical short films: “Hamish
McSpid” and “The Water King” that bring the adventure to life and
reinforce learning through rhythm, rhyme and visual storytelling.
About the
Series
Spid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure
series for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world life
lessons.
Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations and
relatable mishaps, Spid shows young readers that effort leads to progress,
mistakes are part of learning, and challenges help us grow in confidence —
bringing growth mindset to life in a natural, story-led way.
Written to be enjoyed both independently and read aloud, the
books support early readers with engaging dialogue, expressive storytelling and
layered humour that children love revisiting again and again.