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Cunning cub

Cartoon fox cub Rab has an Arran adventure.

- Book review by Mark Davey

Until recently the cunning fox was a non-existent sight on Arran but, thanks to an illustrato­r and writer, Mr Fox, in the form of young cub Rab, is set to take the island by storm this summer.

Before farmers start reaching for their guns, rest assured … Rab is but a mere figment of children’s author, Linda Mochrie’s rich imaginatio­n.

She has written a great value little book, priced at £6.90 and aimed to be a pocket money buy, about Rab, the fox cub, who got himself to Arran purely by accident.

Richly illustrate­d by Tony van Breugel, Linda’s wee book Rab’s Arran Adventure makes excellent reading for young and old.

Tony’s pictures not only accompany Linda’s story and verse, but also include recognisab­le Arran vistas.

Both Linda and Tony have close connection­s with Whiting Bay and together they have produced a great addition to Arran’s unique appeal.

The 28-page colourful book of rhyme and imagery is exclusive to Arran and will shortly be available in local shops as well as on the ferry to Ardrossan.

Whether a native or a keen visitor to the island, this book is an enjoyable read for one and all.

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 ??  ?? Linda Mochrie and Tony van Brugel.
Linda Mochrie and Tony van Brugel.
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The cover of the book.
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One of the illustrati­ons.

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