The Tale of Tam Linn

Author: Don, Lari, Longson, Philip

Interest age: from c 4 years

Published on 18 September 2014 by FLORIS BOOKS in the United Kingdom as part of the Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales series.

Paperback | 32 pages, colour illustrations
222 x 294 x 5 | 224g

Janet is forbidden from visiting the woods near her fathers castle because legend says that long ago a local boy called Tam Linn was stolen there by the fairy queen and never returned. But Janet isnt afraid of fairy stories...

Deep in the woods, by a well, she meets a fairy knight -- the famous Tam Linn, forbidden to leave by the evil queens spell.

Janet decides to save him, but when the queen and her army appear, fairy magic turns Tam Linn into a whole host of Scottish creatures. Can Janet hold on long enough to rescue him?A sharp and intelligent retelling of the traditional Scottish fairy tale of Tam Linn, which originated in the Scottish Borders, adapted for a young audience. Award-winning author Lari Dons fresh take on this well-known story is perfectly complemented by artist Philip Longsons breathtaking illustrations.

The Tale of Tam Linn is one of the first titles released in the new Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales range of picture books that bring classic Scottish folk and fairy tales to life for young children.