Katie Morag and the Dancing Class
  • Published: 10 January 2013
  • ISBN: 9781448172085
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32

Katie Morag and the Dancing Class

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EBook
10 Jan 2013
EBook
1 Feb 2011
Paperback
1 Mar 2010
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A classic Katie Morag story with a fresh new look in a gorgeous large format

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!

Everyone is excited about the new ballet and tap classes. Everyone, that is, except Katie Morag! But the two grandmothers have decided - she will go to ballet and she will wear a frilly skirt! What is Katie Morag going to do?
  • Published: 10 January 2013
  • ISBN: 9781448172085
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 32
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About the author

Mairi Hedderwick

A graduate of Edinburgh College of Art, Mairi Hedderwick was a teacher before she started illustrating children’s books. As an author and illustrator her most popular character, Katie Morag, was created in 1984. Katie Morag’s home on the fictional Hebridean island of Struay is not a million sea miles away from her author’s life long association with the Isle of Coll.

In 2013 Katie Morag joined Cbeebies with the successful TV series produced by Move On Up / Struay Films.

Mairi Hedderwick has also written and illustrated many other books for children and adults, all with the backdrop of the Highlands and Islands. She was awarded an Honorary Degree from Stirling University in 2003 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to writing and illustration in Scotland, especially for children.

portrait photo of Mairi Hedderwick

Also by Mairi Hedderwick

The Katie Morag Treasury
More Katie Morag Island Stories
Katie Morag's Island Stories
Katie Morag And The Birthdays
Katie Morag Of Course!
Katie Morag And The Riddles
The Second Katie Morag Storybook
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Praise for Katie Morag and the Dancing Class

A lovely story just begging to be read out loud

South Wales Argus

A new adventure packed with Hedderwick's customary clever narrative twists and humorous details

Glasgow Herald

Delightful!

South Wales Argus

Delightfully original character, setting, and story

Frances Perkins, Bournemouth Daily Echo

Hedderwick's soft-wash illustrations capture the timeless space and beauty of the island and contemporary bustle of its population

Julia Eccleshare, Guardian

One of my favourite books of the last year

Angels and Urchins

This appealing story with its charming and evocative illustrations is sure to delight a new generation of young readers

The Scotsman
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