Rory Mac Sween and the Secrets of Urquhart Castle

"Today had been a very good day for his birthday," Rory thought. Maybe it will stay that way and be different from every other day. He did not think he had done anything wrong today and his step-dad might not drink too much whisky and beat him tonight! Rory Mac Sween, eight years old and named after his missing father, is an intelligent and resilient boy who wants to take care of his mother and younger brother. Initially feeling helpless, Rory tries to take the beatings from his step-dad, the castle Lord, but on finding the Hagpipe on his eighth birthday, Rory discovers strength and abilities beyond his years. The Hagpipe leads Rory on unimaginable adventures through time.