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Young Kelpies Series

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    Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Moving Mammoth

    Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no-one cares about: wrong! In a h... More

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    Thorfinn and the Awful Invasion

    Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyon... More

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    A Secret Diary of the First World War: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History

    What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old soldier James Marchbank and find out. ... More

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    The Baby Deer Rescue (Animal Adventure Club 1)

    If there's a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club are here to help! Isla, Buzz and Gracie love helping... More

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    Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Brawsome Bagpipes

    When Porridge was a wee kitten he toppled into a tin of tartan paint -- which is easy to do and not so easy to say. Now ... More

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    Calum's New Team

    'There was only one thing for it. Calum took three massive steps forward and threw himself head first at the ball. At... More

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    Calum's New Boots

    'Ferguson picks up the ball inside the Scottish half and he's off. He skips round England's Dawes. . . nutmegs Bryan. ... More

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    Velda the Awesomest Viking and the Ginormous Frost Giants

    Oi, you snivelling pig-dogs! Are you ready for a Viking adventure? Velda is a small girl with a big axe, and she ... More

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    The Baby Otter Rescue (Animal Adventure Club 2)

    If there's a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club is here to help! Isla, Buzz, Gracie and Lexi love he... More

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    The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History

    Who were the Jacobites and what were they fighting for? Step into the shoes of siblings Rob and Aggie, young Jacobites... More

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    Thorfinn and the Gruesome Games

    Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyon... More

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    Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Bash-Crash-Ding

    When Porridge was a wee kitten he toppled into a tin of tartan paint -- which is easy to do and not so easy to say. ... More

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    Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Hidden Hieroglyphics

    Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no-one cares about: wrong! In a h... More

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    The Baby Red Squirrel Rescue (Animal Adventure Club 3)

    If there's a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club is here to help! Isla, Buzz, Gracie and Lexi love he... More

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    Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Curious Coins

    Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! In a h... More

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    Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Kittycat Kidnap

    When Porridge was a wee kitten he toppled into a tin of tartan paint -- which is easy to do and not so easy to say. ... More

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    Calum's Big Break

    'Ferguson picks up the ball inside the Scottish half and he's off. He skips round England's Dawes. . . nutmegs Bryan. ... More

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    Thorfinn and the Rotten Scots

    Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyon... More

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    Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Roman Riddle

    Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! In a h... More

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    Thorfinn and the Disgusting Feast

    Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyon... More

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    Calum's Hard Knock

    'Ferguson picks up the ball inside the Scottish half and he's off. He skips round England's Dawes. . . nutmegs Bryan. ... More

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    Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Loch Ness Mess

    When Porridge was a wee kitten he toppled into a tin of tartan paint -- which is easy to do and not so easy to say. ... More

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    Calum's Tough Match

    'Ferguson picks up the ball inside the Scottish half and he's off. He skips round England's Dawes. . . nutmegs Bryan. ... More

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    Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Unfair Funfair

    When Porridge was a wee kitten he toppled into a tin of tartan paint -- which is easy to do and not so easy to say. ... More

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    Thorfinn and the Raging Raiders

    Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyon... More

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    Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Vanishing Viking

    Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! In a h... More

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    Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Pet Show Show-Off

    When Porridge was a wee kitten he toppled into a tin of tartan paint -- which is easy to do and not so easy to say. ... More

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    Calum's Cup Final

    'Ferguson picks up the ball inside the Scottish half and he's off. He skips round England's Dawes. . . nutmegs Bryan. ... More

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    Thorfinn and the Terrible Treasure

    Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyon... More

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    Thorfinn and the Dreadful Dragon

    Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyon... More

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    Thorfinn and the Putrid Potion

    Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient... Everyon... More

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    The Adventures of Hamish and Mirren: Magical Scottish Stories for Children

    Hamish and Mirren live in a quiet farmhouse by a beautiful loch in Scotland. Quiet, that is, except for the talking se... More

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    The Amazing Life of Mary, Queen of Scots: Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History

    She was Queen of Scotland and of France, and a possible Queen of England; she was involved in a series of mysterious d... More

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