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"Cheer Up, Grampa Gloomifjord!"
Jonathan Wills
Jonathan Wills
“Cheer Up, Grampa Gloomifjord!” – a new book for children by Jonathan Wills, illustrated by Martin Emslie.
In the wild west of Norway, awful things keep happening to Grampa Gloomifjord. But his grandchildren, the Sommerdal twins, live just on the other side of the mountain and they always find a way to cheer him up.
In the wild west of Norway, awful things keep happening to Grampa Gloomifjord. But his grandchildren, the Sommerdal twins, live just on the other side of the mountain and they always find a way to cheer him up.
Our price: £10.99
200 Fair Isle Designs
Mary Jane Mucklestone
Mary Jane Mucklestone
A comprehensive guide to 200 beautiful Fair Isle designs. From simple one row “peerie” patterns to complex “OXO” motifs, the 200 knitted samples contained in this book will thrill and inspire the knitter, experienced and beginner alike.
Our price: £14.99
A Kist of Emigrants
J. Laughton Johnston
J. Laughton Johnston
Shetland – the most northerly islands in the British Isles – has finite resources and when, in the 19th century, its population eventually exceeded the capacity of the land and sea to support them, many individuals and whole families had to leave.
Between 1860 and 1880, at least 8,000 Shetlanders, more than a quarter of the population, emigrated to destinations all over the world. Very many of those Shetland emigrants went on to do and achieve remarkable things.
This large format book contains over 100 unique stories of 1,000 Shetland emigrants, it is illustrated with many photos, poems and letters.
Between 1860 and 1880, at least 8,000 Shetlanders, more than a quarter of the population, emigrated to destinations all over the world. Very many of those Shetland emigrants went on to do and achieve remarkable things.
This large format book contains over 100 unique stories of 1,000 Shetland emigrants, it is illustrated with many photos, poems and letters.
Our price: £29.00
A Legacy of Shetland Lace
A collection of 21 stunning projects designed by members of the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers. While some are strictly traditional others are modernised and the patterns featured have designs planned for all levels of skill and experience.
Our price: £23.99
A Lerwick Lifeboatman's Story
George Leith
George Leith
The history of the Lerwick lifeboat station, the lifeboats, the dedicated volunteer crews, the personalities and the courageous rescues have been recorded by George Leith together with many personal reflections in this book.
Our price: £14.00
A Midsummer Foy
Janice Armstrong & Meilo So
Janice Armstrong & Meilo So
A fog bound boat full of children and fish, an island, a castle and a midsummer party.Vaila has a tale to tell, so turn the pages and listen well…
Our price: £9.99
A Photographic Guide to Shetland’s Wild Flowers
David Malcolm
David Malcolm
This third edition of David Malcolm’s popular guide to Shetland’s wild flowers has been enlarged and completely revised, with 71 new species not included in previous editions.
Our price: £15.99
A Shetland Nature Diary
Joyce J.M. Gammack
Joyce J.M. Gammack
Taking the reader through the seasons and countryside, Joyce Gammack, a regular contributor to the monthly magazine Shetland Life, paints a vivid picture of Shetland wildlife and its surroundings throughout the year.
Our price: £9.95
Aald Papa, I'm Dine!
George P.S. Peterson
George P.S. Peterson
George P. S. Peterson has been a regular contributor to Shetland Life and The New Shetlander magazines for many years but this is the first time his writing has appeared in book format for over 16 years.
Auld Papa I’m Dine! is a diverse collection which brings together a wide range of George’s work – much of it written in Shetland dialect and previously unpublished. History, short stories, poetry, trowie tales and bedtime stories for children, all feature, and are complemented by the author’s own illustrations.
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Auld Papa I’m Dine! is a diverse collection which brings together a wide range of George’s work – much of it written in Shetland dialect and previously unpublished. History, short stories, poetry, trowie tales and bedtime stories for children, all feature, and are complemented by the author’s own illustrations.
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Our price: £19.50
Alice's Adventirs in Wonderlaand
Lewis Carroll. Translated by Laureen Johnson
Lewis Carroll. Translated by Laureen Johnson
This is the first translation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland into Shetland Scots. A type of Scots spoken in Shetland, which has been influenced by the North Germaine language of Norn, which died out in the eighteenth century. As a dialect of Scots, it is closely related to Standard English, but there are many differences in both grammar and vocabulary between the two.
Our price: £10.95
