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Mat o' Shanter

A Cautionary Tale

Simon Lamb Ross MacRae

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Hardback

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English
Scallywag Press
25 September 2025
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.
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Illustrated by:   Ross MacRae
Imprint:   Scallywag Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 135mm,  Spine: 14mm
ISBN:   9781836300090
ISBN 10:   1836300093
Pages:   112
Publication Date:  
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

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