Me and Ma Gal by Des Dillon

Me and Ma Gal by Des Dillon

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A story of boyhood friendship and irrepressible vitality, this is a day in the life of two boys as told by one of them.

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Me and Ma Gal by Des Dillon

A story of boyhood friendship and irrepressible vitality told with the speed of trains and the understanding of the awkwardness, significance and fragility of that time. This is a day in the life of two boys as told by one of them.

'If you didn't grow up in Scotland you will enjoy this bookBut if you did grow up here you will absolutely love it!' - Jack McConnell, Scotland's First Minister. 'A brilliant debut filled with ironic revelation.' - The Times. 'Quite simply, spot on' - Big Issue in Scotland. 'Reminded me of Twain and Kerouac ... a story told with wonderful verve, immediacy and warmth' - Edwin Morgan. 'Ripe with humour and poignant vignettes of boyhood, this is an endearing and distinctive novel' - Scotland on Sunday

Des Dillon was born and brought up in Coatbridge. He has written poetry and fiction, including Me and Ma Gal, (which won the recent World Book Day 'We Are What We Read' poll for the novel that best describes Scotland today) The Big Empty, Duck, Picking Brambles and Itchycooblue and has had several of his books adapted for film and television. His new book, The Glasgow Dragon, will be published by Luath Press in August 2004. He has worked as a teacher of English, a creative writing tutor and as a scriptwriter for High Road and River City. Des Dillon lives in Galloway.

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ISBN 13 9781842820544
ISBN 10 1842820540
Title Me and Ma Gal
Author Des Dillon
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Luath Press Ltd
Year published 2004-03-01
Number of pages 114
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.