The Orkney Gruffalo's Bairn: The Gruffalo's Child in Orkney Scots (Scots Edition)

DONALDSON, JULIA

Children's Books

Itchy Coo

<i>Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, o nummer fower, Privet Loan, were prood tae say that they were gey normal, thank ye awfie muckle. They were the lest fowk ye wid jalouse wid be taigled up wi onythin unco or ferlie, because they jist widnae hae onythin tae dae wi joukery packery like yon.</i> 2017 will see an auspicious alignment of anniversaries. J. K. Rowling's debut novel <i>Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone </i>has already been translated into a staggering 79 languages—Itchy Coo's Scots translation will be language number 80. Since 2002, the Itchy Coo imprint has been wowing young readers and challenging old attitudes with bold new translations of books by Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, David Walliams, Alexander McCall Smith, A.A. Milne, Asterix and others—and done it all in the wonderful Scots language which has the power to engage, excite and entertain readers of all ages. Matthew Fitt's translation of J.K. Rowling's phenomenal adventure story will break new ground and earn a place in hearts of young Scots readers and Harry Potter fans alike.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stane (Scots Language Edition) (Scots Edition)

Rowling.J.K.

Action & Adventure

<p><div>An enjoyable, unputdownable, scandalous retelling of traditional tales like Cinderella and Snow White made funnier and more gruesome in Matthew Fitt's hilariously honkin couplets in Scots. Roald Dahl took great delight in shocking and surprising his young readers and remains as popular as ever. This first ever translation of <i>Revolting Rhymes</i> into Scots is an exciting addition to the growing number of high quality books available to children and young people to read in the wonderfully rich and expressive Scots tongue.</div></p>

Reekin Rhymes (Scots Edition)

DAHL, ROALD

Literature & Fiction

<p><div>Matilda is the world's most famous bookworm, no thanks to her ghastly parents. Her father thinks she's a little scab. Her mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And her headmistress, Miss Trunchbull? She's the worst of all. She's a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreaded Chokey. Despite these beastly grownups trying to push her down, Matilda is an extraordinary girl with a magical mind. And she's had enough. So all the terrible adults had better watch out, because she's going to teach them a lesson they'll never forget! This translation into Scots is a timely addition to the growing number of high quality books available to children and young people to read in the wonderfully rich and expressive Scots language.</div></p>

Matilda (In Scots) (Scots Edition)

<p><div><b>Rodrick Rules</b> is the hilarious sequel to the bestselling and award-winning <i>Diary of a Wimpy Kid</i>. <i>Rodrick Rules</i> was also a major movie hit at the box-office. Now available in Scots for the first time, this new translation from Thomas Clark follows on from the hilarious bestselling translation of <i>Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diary o a Wimpy Wean</i>, and is sure to delight Scots readers, new and old.</div></p>

Diary o a Wimpy Wean: Rodrick’s Radge: Translatit intae Scots (2) (Scots Edition)

Humor

<p><div>Paddington Bear, the friendly bear from Peru--with his old hat, battered suitcase (complete with secret compartment), duffel coat, and love of marmalade--has become a classic character from British children's literature. Enjoy the classic story of the bear from Darkest Peru who stowed away on a ship headed for England. He arrived at Paddington Station with nothing but a suitcase, a half-empty jar of marmalade, and a label that read, 'Please look after this bear. Thank you.'</div></p>

Paddington in Scots (Scots Edition)

<p><div>Nine Classic Fairy Tales Tellt in Scots for the first time: "The Princess and the Pea" translatit by Elaine C Smith. "The Ugly Deukie (The Ugly Duckling)" translatit by Shane Strachan. "The Tindel-Box (The Tinderbox)" translatit by Thomas Clark. "The Wee Match Lassie (The Littttle Match Girl)" translatit by James Robertson. "The High Heid Yin's New Claes (The Emperor's New Clothes)" translatit by Val McDermid. "The Tin Sodger (The Tin Soldier)" translatit by Matthew Fitt. "The Princess and the Grumpumphieman (The Swineherd)" translatit by Susi Briggs. "The Nichtingale (The Nightingale)" translatit by Ashley Douglas. "The Wee Sea Quine (The Littttle Mermaid)" translatit by Sheena Blackhall.</div></p>

The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots (Scots Edition)

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

<p><div>When the snaw faws, magic glisters in the air. Wan snawy day a laddie builds a Snawman and in the middle o the nicht the Snawman comes tae life. Featurin artwork fae the original animatit film <i>The Snowman</i>, this bonnie book will tak ye on a magical journey tae the North Pole and hame again.</div></p>

The Snawman: The Snowman in Scots (Scots Edition)

Classics

A Traitor to His Blood (Windrush Noir Detective Series)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Wright, M.P.

Thrillers & Suspense

The Itchy Coo Book o Aesop's Fables in Scots (Scots Edition)

Morpurgo M.B.E., Michael

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