Iain MacFhionghain
£4.95
The ‘Sgrìob’ series of novels is aimed at young adults, but is also ideal for adults who are learning Gaelic or who are less confident in their reading abilities.
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Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig/Acair, 2013. 78 pages.
Best friends Simon and Finlay aren’t sure whether to trust Finlay’s uncle, who has just appeared after ten years’ absence. They have to find out for themselves how much of a rogue he really is.
The ‘Sgrìob’ series of novels is aimed at young adults, but is also ideal for adults who are learning Gaelic or who are less confident in their reading abilities.
Seonag Monk
In 1940, in Barra in the Outer Hebrides, an 18-year-old woman, Flòraidh, is persuaded to leave her island home when she learns that her stepmother intends to marry her off to the local shopkeeper. She follows her enigmatic friend Lavinia to the city and changes her identity to Laura, like a butterfly, leaving her chrysalis behind, as they join the war effort.
£9.99
Michael –
– As been part of the ‘Sgrìob’ series published by Acair Books for young adults or Gaelic learners one has to give it credit by modulating the review below. The language is simple and clear but not overtly ” basic “.
– It is a simple, at first somewhat predictable, plot thriller. It can be slow, especially for native speakers / more advanced learners, with a lot of crouching behind walls and yelling / shouting to attempt to keep up the tension. I thought it was heading for a two stars only review. However it picked up in the climax / conclusion with a reasonably unexpected ( unless you are an afficionado of thrillers or ” Tales of the Unexpected ” ) twist. So will be three stars due to that and being part of the ‘Sgrìob’ series.