Hamish Mchaggis Edinburgh: And the Edinburgh Adventure

by Linda Strachan, Sally J. Collins

This series of four picture books follows the adventures of Hamish McHaggis and his friends as they visit various destinations throughout Scotland. Hamish McHaggis is a lovable, happy-go-lucky Haggis recognizable by his orange fur, big red nose, and tartan hat. In tow are the skeptical Rupert Harold the Third, a Hedgehog and English gent, the cheeky and mischievous Pine Marten, and Angus and Jeannie, two accident-prone Osprey. Colorfully illustrated, the captivating stories will educate and reveal the geography and history of Scotland and leave children wanting to know more about Scotland. Hamish has tickets for the Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. But will they make it?

Paperback

First published June 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jehian Tiley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Aims high, shoots low. There’s a reason why series such as The World of Peter Rabbit and Brambly Hedge are so timeless and rich. The characters feel real and their stories are important. I don’t know what the author was wanting to achieve with these characters she has made up because it certainly has potential. When you find yourself trying so hard to like a book, it’s not a good sign.
My apologies Linda, the plot just does not cut it.
The illustrations are nice.
The English character is so over-baked.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm biased; Linda is a friend, but that's not enough to make these books fly off the shelves the way they do. Yes, I have children's books on my list. And yes, I really have read them!