A Stranger Came Ashore by Mollie Hunter

A Stranger Came Ashore by Mollie Hunter

Robbie knows there's something strange about the man who stumbles out of a stormy sea into the Shetland islanders lives. Will anyone believe him? Mollie Hunter's best-known story, a true Scottish classic.

'Strange and chilling.. it captures that sense of unease that springs from old, old superstitions that might yet harbour a grain of truth.'
--Den of Geek

'Stunning in its blend of local tradition and belief, legend and life.'
-- Elizabeth Wein, The Guardian, What are the best Scottish children's books?

'First published nearly forty years ago, Mollie's story remains as intriguing and beguiling as ever.'
-- The Scotsman

'The haunting mystery of this story grips the reader to the end.'
-- Sunday Telegraph

'A fantastic, gripping tale... set on the beautiful, windswept Shetland Isles... they are perennial favourites and deservedly so.'
-- Scottish Children's Books, Winter 2002

Mollie Hunter (1922-2012) wrote more than 25 novels for children since 1953, incorporating a life-long exploration of Scotland's folklore and history into her stories. She received numerous awards and honours for her books, including the New York Times Outstanding Books of the Year Award, the Boston Globe Horn Book Award and the Carnegie Medal.

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ISBN 13	9780863158834
ISBN 10	0863158838
Title	A Stranger Came Ashore
Author	Mollie Hunter
Series	Kelpies
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Floris Books
Year published	2012-03-22
Number of pages	136
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.