Description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SALTIRE FIRST BOOK AWARD
An eight-year-old girl and her granpa are on the run...
"When me and Granpa watched James Bond films, he told me not to be scared because people didn't have guns like that in Scotland. That must've been why the robbers used hammers."
Orphaned Mary lives with her granpa, but after he is mixed up in a robbery at the bookies where he works, they flee to the Isle of Skye. Gradually, Mary realises that her granpa is involved. And the robbers are coming after him-and their money.
Mary's quirky outlook on life, loss, and her love of all things Elvis, will capture your heart. Full of witty Scots banter, Mary's the Name will have you reaching for the hankies, first with laughter, then with tears.
'Funny, smart, and full of heart'
HELEN SEDGWICK
Author of The Comet Seekers
'Pacy and poignant, wee Mary leaves a big impression'
LIAM MURRAY BELL
Author of The Busker
About the Author
Ross Sayers is a Young Adult author from Stirling. Ross's first book, Mary's the Name, was shortlisted for The Saltire Society First Book Award and his second, Sonny and Me, was nominated in The Scots Language Awards for 'Bairns Book o the Year'. His third book, Daisy on the Outer Line, was awarded one of the first Scots Language Grants.
Twitter: @sayers33 | Instagram: sayers33
Reviews
'Funny, smart, and full of heart' HELEN SEDGWICK, Author of The Comet Seekers
'Pacy and poignant, wee Mary leaves a big impression' LIAM MURRAY BELL, Author of The Busker
'Once you've met Mary you won't forget her in a hurry' ALISTAIR BRAIDWOOD, Scots Whay Hae
'This beautiful debut novel took me totally by surprise... in the best way! For a man to completely encapsulate a young girl was the biggest surprise for me. It's wonderful!' BLOOMIN' BRILLIANT BOOKS
Awards
Short-listed for SALTIRE FIRST BOOK AWARD 2017 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781911279792
Author Ross Sayers
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Gob Stopper
Publisher Cranachan Publishing Limited
Weight(grams) 300g
Dimensions(mm) 195mm * 130mm * 25mm
