{"product_id":"speed-bonnie-boat-a-tale-from-scottish-history-inspired-by-the-skye-boat-song-paperback","title":"Speed Bonnie Boat: A Tale from Scottish History Inspired by the Skye Boat Song - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlfredo Belli\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpeed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Onward ' the sailors cry;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarry the lad who's born to be king\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver the sea to Skye.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSung throughout the world, the Skye Boat Song evocatively brings alive the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's famous journey from the Outer Hebrides to Skye, off Scotland's west coast, after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis stunning picture book, inspired by the lyrics of the traditional Scottish folksong, illustrates the true story of one of Scotland's most famous heroes and introduces children to this dramatic period of Scottish history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe beautiful landscapes and seascapes of Scotland's west coast are captured by Alfredo Belli's stunning illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, \"Onward!\" the sailors cry; Carry the lad who's born to be king Over the sea to Skye.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin heroic Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald on their dramatic journey, in a book inspired by the much-loved \u003cem\u003eSkye Boat Song\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlfredo Belli lives and works in Rome. He illustrates children's books and school textbooks on behalf of different publishers, spanning age ranges from preschool through teen. He also contributes to various advertising agencies, graphic and web design studios as an illustrator and visualizer. An all-round artist, he uses a wide-range of styles and techniques, utilizing pencils, inks, watercolours, acrylic paints, oil pastels, digital and mixed media...not necessarily all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9 x 11.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 15, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770177814816,"sku":"9781782503675","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ed8328e3416576ed21016e8555ca1f78.webp?v=1780366452","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/speed-bonnie-boat-a-tale-from-scottish-history-inspired-by-the-skye-boat-song-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}