The scotch twins

Adventures and challenges in the scottish highlands

Lucy Fitch Perkins

88 pages, parution le 21/07/2023

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"The Scotch Twins" by Lucy Fitch Perkins is a captivating tale set in the picturesque Highlands of Scotland, focusing on the lives of twelve-year-old twins, Jean and Jock Campbell. The story begins with Jean diligently managing household chores in their little gray house on a heather-covered hillside, while her brother Jock is reluctant to rise from bed. Their father, Robin Campbell, is a shepherd, and the family dog, True Tammas, adds to the lively household. The narrative unfolds with the twins encountering various challenges, including a confrontation with Angus Niel, the gamekeeper for the Laird of Glen Cairn, who accuses Jock of poaching. This incident highlights the tension between the local tenants and the Laird, who plans to convert the land into a game preserve, threatening the livelihoods of families like the Campbells. Despite these challenges, the twins find joy in their daily lives, such as fishing with a new friend, Alan McRae, who is staying at the nearby castle. Alan's presence introduces a sense of kinship and adventure, as the children bond over shared experiences and tales of their ancestors. The story is rich with themes of resilience, community, and the struggle against unjust authority, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful but challenging Scottish landscape.