First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts by Lari Don writer and storyteller

From the Borders, through Orkney and on to Edinburgh’s underground streets, First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts is a skilful blend of fable and fiction as Helen embarks on an exciting race through Scotland’s diverse landscapes. Accompanied by an array of creatures from mythology and folklore, Helen and her fantastical friends must solve a sequence of riddles in order to recover the lost Book before the Winter Solstice.
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Price £5.99 . suitable for ages 8 - 12 . find out where to buy my book »
Fabled Beasts
The young fabled beasts and the terrifying villain in First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts were inspired by ancient myths and legends. I can tell those fabulous old stories, and inspire you to dream up your legendary beasts.
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Riddling Workshops
Imagine trying to answer a riddle, knowing that your life depends on getting the answer right! Many traditional stories contain riddles that the heroine or hero has to answer to get out of danger or win their heart's desire. I wonder if you can answer my favourite riddles, and what fiendish mind-twisting riddles we can create together.
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  Welcome
Lari Don - Writer and Storyteller
I'm a writer and storyteller based in Leith.

My first children's novel, First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts, has just been published, and you can use this website to find out more about the book, my writing and my storytelling.

You can also get in touch with me to invite me to visit your school, your library or any other group to talk about my book, writing, riddles, and fantastic beasts, or to intrigue and inspire you with traditional tales.

You can also, if you really want to, find out where I was born and what my kittens are called.

Have fun, and if you have any questions, please email me.

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