Robert Burns and All That
Written by Allan Burnett / Illustrated by Scoular Anderson
£4.99
781 in stock
About the Book
This is a fun and informative look at Scotland's national bard and the times in which he lived. Meet the lassies who stole Burns' heart and the creatures that inspired his poetry. Join his quest to rescue a lost musical treasure - and get chased by ghouls as he explores the dark side of life. On a more serious note, find out why Burns supported the French Revolution, discov-er the origins of Burns Night and learn what's really inside a haggis.
The Authors
Allan Burnett
Allan Burnett is a freelance writer and editor based in Sweden. He has worked as deputy editor for the Scottish Standard and as deputy foreign editor for the Sunday Herald. He is the author of a number of bestselling children's history books, including World War I Tales of Adventure, World War II Tales of Adventure, The Story of Scotland and Invented in Scotland (all Birlinn).Scoular Anderson
Scoular Anderson is one of Scotland's best-known and best-loved children's authors and illustrators. He has been published widely by many UK publishers and makes regular appearances at book festivals and children's eventsYou may also like…
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