The World According to Bertie

44 SCOTLAND STREET - Book 4

The residents and neighbors of 44 Scotland Street and the city of Edinburgh come to vivid life in these gently satirical, wonderfully perceptive serial novels, featuring six-year-old Bertie, a remarkably precocious boy--just ask his mother.

There is never a quiet moment on 44 Scotland Street. In The World According to Bertie, Pat deals with the reappearance of Bruce, which has her heart skipping--and not in a pleasant way. Angus Lordie's dog Cyril has been taken away by the authorities, accused of being a serial biter. Unexpectedly, Domenica has offered to help free him. As usual, Big Lou is still looking for love, and handing out coffee and advice to the always contemplative Matthew. And Bertie, the beleaguered Italian-speaking six year old prodigy, now has a little brother, Ulysses, who Bertie hopes will help distract his pushy mother Irene.

Beautifully observed, cleverly detailed, The World According to Bertie is classic McCall Smith and a treat for his avid fans as well as his first time readers.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 11/11/2008
ISBN: 9780307387066
Pages: 343
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 7.94h x 5.30w x 0.77d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 06/30/2008 pg. 158
Booklist 09/01/2008 pg. 6
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2008 pg. 914
Romantic Times 11/01/2008 pg. 55 - Excellent
Entertainment Weekly 11/21/2008 pg. 121
People Weekly 12/15/2008 pg. 60