Mat o' Shanter

Name: Mat o' Shanter
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ISBN: 9781836300090

A Cautionary Tale

Simon Lamb, Ross MacRae

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English

Scallywag Press
25 September 2025

Poetry (Children's&YA); Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's&YA); Traditional stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: bullying, violence & abuse (Children's&YA)

A modern version of a classic poem, written for the ears and eyes and hearts of today.

Written in response to 'Tam o' Shanter'

the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns

and inspired by the author's own experiences of that same poem, Simon Lamb's new book is a highly original and moving work incorporating an introduction to the classic verse, a full-length modern-day reimagining, and commentary in the form of an extensive author's note, with bold and energetic illustrations.

By: Simon Lamb
Illustrated by: Ross MacRae
Imprint: Scallywag Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 293g
ISBN: 9781836300090
ISBN 10: 1836300093
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 25 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: http://www.simonlambcreative.co.uk

Simon Lamb is the Carnegie-nominated author of A Passing On of Shells, his debut poetry collection. With a background in performance and education, he lives in Ayrshire, where he held the role of Scriever at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, 2022-2025 Ross MacRae is a Scottish muralist and first time book illustrator whose large-scale work can be found across Scotland. He works on community projects with young people

Reviews for Mat o' Shanter: A Cautionary Tale

'This contemporary reworking of a Robert Burns classic crackles with energy and wit. Rousing stuff.' LOVE READING FOR KIDS 'Spectacular, vigorous, inspiring.' SCHOOL READING LIST 'Energetic, experimental and quite extraordinary.' YOUTH LIBRARIES GROUP 'This will become a classic and we don't exaggerate.' THE MITCHELL LIBRARY 'This is more than a little bit special.' NORFOLK CHILDREN'S BOOK CENTRE