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Columba And All That

ISBN: 9781841585710
Author: Allan Burnett
Imprint: Birlinn
Publication Date: Sep 2007
Format: PB
Price: £2.99
Stock Status: in stock

'Packed with humour - I recommend the whole lot!,' - The School Librarian

Columba And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about the legendary Celtic saint. Join Columba as he leaves his home in Ireland for the undiscovered country of Scotland. Witness magic and miracles as Columba confronts the Loch Ness Monster and mysterious painted warriors.

Packed with fantastic illustrations, Columba And All That is one man’s epic quest to spread the Word of God in a strange land – and hoping the natives like what they hear!

Aimed at children aged 8-12

* Discover the difference between Christians and Pagans

* Find out how to make a Columban boat from animal skins

* Explore Columba’s monastery at Iona

* Uncover Columba’s dark secrets

Allan Burnett is author of, among other books, Robert Burns And All That, Macbeth And All That, William Wallace And All That and Mary Queen of Scots And All That. He makes frequent appearances at schools and his books have been described by The Scotsman as ‘bold but thoughtful . . . studded with (usually macabre) jokes’.

Scoular Anderson lives in Dunoon and 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 events.

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