The Wee Scotch Piper by Madeline Brandeis
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"The Wee Scotch Piper" by Madeline Brandeis is a children's novel written in the late 1920s. The book centers on the life of a young lad named Ian Craig, who resides in the picturesque village of Aberfoyle, Scotland. It explores themes of friendship, dreams, and the cultural richness of Scotland, particularly focusing on the beloved tradition of bagpiping. The story follows Ian's journey as he cares for a motherless lamb named Betty,
whom he affectionately names after his baby sister. Ian dreams of becoming a piper like his friend, Sandy MacGregor, a wandering piper who has promised to teach him how to play the pipes if he successfully nurtures Betty. As Ian faces various challenges, including the loss of Betty and his determination to find her again, the narrative elaborates on his resilience and the deepening bond he shares with Sandy. Ultimately, the tale concludes with Ian fulfilling his dream of becoming a piper, proudly performing alongside his community and the people he loves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brandeis, Madeline, 1897-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Wee Scotch Piper |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Colin M. Kendall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Scotland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Bagpipe -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40664 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40664-0 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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