Kathleen Fidler has enthralled generations of readers. She is the author of over eighty books for children, many of which were broadcast on BBC Radio Children's Hour. She died in 1980. The Kathleen Fidler Award helped launch the careers of many talented children's authors in the following two decades.
'This is a Scottish children's classic... A real must-read.'
Wendy McCusker, Waterstone's Guide to Children's Books
'A stirring tale of adventure, hardship and new beginnings.'
-- Shelf Life, Summer 2002
'What an action-packed tale!'
-- Education Otherwise, June 2002
'Kathleen Fidler's well-paced narrative skilfully conveys the
Murray's epic journey and the historical settings are convincingly
portrayed. David and Kirsty Murray are spirited and resilient
characters who engage the interest and sympathy of the reader.'
-- Treasure Islands: A guide to Scottish fiction for young readers
aged 10-14, Summer 2003
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