The Lonely Boatman

The Lonely Boatman

Author: , Illustrator: Helen Cann

This Scottish Hallowe'en story is about Hamish, a shy fisherman. He leaves the annual Samhain feast early and meets a young woman. He rows her home to an island in the loch, where they marry and raise a family. But what will happen when Hamish tries to leave the island?
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Ages: 8-10
Read time: 5-20 mins
AR LEVEL: 5.2
LEXILE©: 890L
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 5-20 mins

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