Synopsis
Lizzie has been blind ever since the day of her terrible accident. But one day, she and her brother decide to seek a cure for her with the sacred water from St Triduana's well. They set off full of hope and fear. Fearful because it is the time of the Reformation in Scotland.
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Winner of the BBC Scotland/Scottish Library Association Quest for a Kelpie Award in 1998. 'A fast-paced story which gives a good picture of the time. Above all, it is a story of ordinary people suffering because of political decisions which they are powerless to change.' -- Mary Moffat, Historical Novels Review 'Blends an exciting tale of personal courage with the historical context of the Reformation in Scotland.' -- Scottish Children's Books, Autumn 2002 'The characterisation is easily accessible to young readers. Period details are well-drawn and the Reformation is sensitively handled, showing there were people of good will on both sides.' -- Treasure Island: A guide to Scottish fiction for young readers aged 10-14, Summer 2003
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Mary Rhind writes for older children. She was the winner of the 1988 Quest for a Kelpie Award, has tutored in creative writing for writing schools and been a judge for literary competitions.
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Canongate Publishing, Edinburgh, 1988
ISBN 10: 0862411823
ISBN 13: 9780862411824
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1988. 127pp. B&W illustrations. "Lizzie has been blind ever since a terrible accident when she was very young. Full of hope she and her brother, Davie, embark on a journey to St Triduana's Well to seek a cure from the sacred water. But their journey is filled with danger. It is the time of the Reformation in Scotland; churches are burning and people are fleeing for their lives. The realization that the sinister leper who has followed their every movement is actually chasing them, quickly turns their excitement at their journey, into terror." Author's signature without inscription to title page. Both book and unclipped dust jacket are in excellent condition. All contents are tight and clean. There are no other inscriptions. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ScotLitRhind01
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