Author and publisher: Angus Corby, Picture Kelpies
Summary: This book tells the story of a young Scottish boy, Gregor MacDonald, who is thrilled when he gets a set of bagpipes for his birthday. He wants to become as good as Grandad at playing the bagpipes. However, every time he starts playing, an awful noise can be heard. He goes from house to loch, to barn and the hillside but each time he starts, people tell him “You can’t play here!” It seems as the whole world is against him until he one day finds acceptance in the most unlikely of all places……
Suitable for students in years: 5-7