“Clem is the English outcast at his Scottish high school. He has really only made one friend, Rosie. This doesn’t stop others from forming opinions of him and even spreading some nasty rumours.

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“I really believe this book is going to begin appearing on required reading lists for many, many English classes. I also believe the students won’t mind. The author has done an excellent job of capturing different speaking styles and voices for each of his characters. Just what a writing teacher needs for a mentor text.

“Verdict: Highly recommended.

“Challenge Alert: lots of realistic cussing. Although, quite a lot of that cussing is spelled with a Scottish accent so maybe parents won’t realize it.” ‒ Educator, UႽA

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“This is a brilliantly written novel. I read it in one sitting, I just could not put it down.

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