Margaret McDonald

Nov 13, 2024 | columbian.com | Margaret McDonald

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Apr 25, 2024 | booksfromscotland.com | Margaret McDonald |Ida Tarczynska

‘Scots, its history, its punctuation, its structure, are not taught to us in school, and so it’s easy to imagine how Scots gets lost along the way.’Margaret McDonald’s striking debut novel explores the power of identity, community and the Scottish working class. The coming-of-age story is an incisive look at young masculinity and the way even the most fraught childhood is not without hope. Margaret McDonald explores her thoughts on using the Scots language.

Feb 12, 2024 | booksfromscotland.com | Margaret McDonald

By (author) Margaret McDonald A striking debut exploring the power of identity, community and the Scottish working class. This coming-of-age story is an incisive look at young masculinity and the way even the most fraught childhood is not without hope. Neither Finlay or Banjo can remember the last time they had a hug. Against all odds, 18-year-old Finlay has begun his nursing degree at Glasgow University. But coming straight from the care system means he has no support network.