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Selected Children's Fiction set in Scotland

A selection of children's fiction set in Scotland - suggested age levels, and should only be used as a guideline.

The Saltire, Scotland's flag
Under 5s
Author Title Setting Period
Chalmers, Thomas Bobby Boat in Trouble at Sea Oban No Date
Hedderwick, Mairi Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted Western Isles No Date
Allen, Liz Horace Mouse and a Chilly Tale Alloa No Date
Bandelier, Linda Three Donalds Highland No Date
Kerven, Rosalind The Enchanted Forest General No Date
5-8 early readers
Author Title Setting Period
Lightwood, Donald The Wonder on the Forth Fife 2000
White, Kirsty Over the Sea to Skye Isle of Skye 1745
Hamley, Dennis The Tay Bridge Tragedy Fife 1879
Brassey, Richard Greyfriars Bobby Edinburgh 1867
8-12 confident readers
Author Title Setting Period
Lingard, Joan Odd Girl Out Edinburgh No Date
Cameron, Ian Ally Fraser & the Borestone Bannockburn 1314
Ross, Stewart Long Live Mary, Queen of Scots! Edinburgh 1560
Douglas, Sheila Magic Chanter, The Perth No Date
McOwan, Rennie Light on Dumyat Ochil Hills 1990s
Breslin, Theresa Bullies at School General No Date
Fraser, Lindsey Stories from Scotland General No Date
Breslin, Theresa Different Directions General No Date
Valentine, Samantha Little Kirstie of Aberlour Aberlour No Date
Cameron, Ian Ally Fraser at Stirling Bridge Stirling 1297
Nixon, Janette Sammy's Adventures Linlithgow 2003
Gliori, Debi Pure Dead Wicked General No Date

Notes

All books are in Clackmannanshire Libraries’ stock but they may not be in your local library. You may request any book on the list if you wish.

If in doubt please ask our staff.

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