Book-based Learning Activities- Primary Age
Precious and the Puggies by Alexander McCall-Smith.
Translated into Scots by James Robertson.
This OTIR Teachers' Book Group took place on Wednesday 16 June 2010 at 4pm. Free teachers' resources below.
A world exclusive, Sandy McCall Smith’s Precious and the Puggies is his first detective story for younger readers published in Scots ahead of its English version.
* A heart-warming story told in skillfully-translated Scots.
* Great introduction to Scots language for young and old. Includes glossary of Scots at back of book.
* Beautiful and engaging illustrations.
Precious and the Puggies Teacher's Notes:
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Precious and the Puggies Videos:
NEW: A message about Precious and the Puggies from Alexander McCall-Smith (3 minutes)
10 minute interview with translator James Robertson about translating Precious and the Puggies into Scots
Visit Alexander McCall-Smith's website here
Visit translator James Robertson's and publishers Itchy Coo's website here
Visit illustrator Iain McIntosh's website here
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