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The world according to Bertie

2008356 pagesCenter Point Pub.

Synopsis

Seven-year-old Bertie Pollock continues to navigate life in Edinburgh while dealing with his overbearing mother and her obsession with psychotherapy. Around him, the residents of 44 Scotland Street face their own small dramas, from unexpected romance to the quiet wisdom of a gold-toothed dog named Cyril. It is a gentle look at the quirks of human nature and the charm of everyday life in a close-knit community.

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About the author

Alexander McCall Smith, often referred to as ‘Sandy’, is one of the world’s most prolific and best-loved authors. For many years he was a professor of Medical Law and worked in universities in the UK and abroad before turning his hand to writing fiction. He has written and contributed to more than 100 books including specialist academic titles, short story collections, and a number of immensely popular children’s books. His first book, The White Hippo—a children’s book, was published by Hamish...

Genres

Characters

Bertie PollockProtagonist
Irene PollockAntagonist
Angus LordieSupporting
CyrilSupporting
Dr. FairbairnSupporting

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Places

44 Scotland Street

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