This is the third book of a quartet of books known as the Clan Series. It is the most bizarre of the set as it uses some funny magic to transport its characters into Scotland’s (not very defined) very early history. A fun adventure set in ancient Scotland, mythology mixes with history (perhaps a bit too much). Ancient warriors and beasts, magic and Scottish ancient ethnography, all mix together to make a tale of danger and survival.

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Engaging, with intriguing characters and no hidden agenda in its pages. All the books of the series books are cleverly written, packed full with true information about Scottish wildlife and history. I was laughing to myself when my son read these books.To my ears they sounded like a lecture on Scotland’s natural and  (some) cultural heritage - but my son thought they were the most exciting adventure books. They were his favourite.

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The reader learns a lot, and has even more fun running wild in the great outdoors. We meet the various creatures of the forest, as well as dangerous adult criminals. These are books where children find solutions to serious problems. I read these aloud to a seven year old, but they are intended for a 14+ year old to read on their own. I would not class these books as appropriate for adults (unlike much good young person’s literature) because an adult will find them didactical. Young people will love them and benefit from them however. All of the books in the set are worthwhile. It is best to read them in order but each book can also stand alone.