A paperback book for children, Isobel Gowdie the Green Witch of Auldearn
Isobel Gowdie the Green Witch of Auldearn a paperback book for children.
Do you know the story of Scotland’s most famous witch, Isobel Gowdie? A wee lassie born into a world of famine, war and sandstorms. Despite all this hardship, her friends are the jackdaws, Old Hare and all living creatures. Isobel is joyful, loving and unusual girl, who helps at births and is a healer. She only has good in her young heart. Yet one day, she is accused of witchcraft.
Isobel Gowdie, a joy of a wee girl
Who loved to sing, dance and burl
As she grew older, she helped all living creatures
Yet her good deeds and kindness, they would use to break her!
Isobel Gowdie is a true and horrific story yet this is a version for children about a special wee girl, poor but happy. A delight of human being. She loves nothing more than to sing, dance and be helpful. Isobel is a healer who tends to animals and people, children love her and even the bees and the fairies seek out her company.
Why is she accused of being a witch?
Isobel Gowdie the Green Witch of Auldearn, this children’s book is a step back in time.
Want to learn more about Isobel Gowdie? There are great resources out there. Why not visit Nairn Museum website. Interested in an original transcript of Isobel Gowdie’s trial, read this website by Stuart McHardy. I also listened to this podcast which is an interesting fictional interaction with Isobel with a time traveller from today, Weight of Sand.
Isobel Gowdie the Green Witch of Auldearn (Physical Book)
