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  • Published: 15 March 2010
  • ISBN: 9781849410885
  • Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $24.99

Katie Morag's Island Stories




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!

Whether she's posting parcels to the wrong addresses, helping Grannie Island with a winning sheep, having problems with a troublesome ted or dealing with her naughty big boy cousins, Katie Morag is always up to something. Here are four delightful stories - a treat for all Katie Morag fans.

  • Published: 15 March 2010
  • ISBN: 9781849410885
  • Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $24.99

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.

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Praise for Katie Morag's Island Stories

These are chirpy tales with beautiful illustrations . . . We recommend this as a Christmas present for anyone with a toddler

Scottish Daily Record