My Ain Laddie

By David Dorley

Book Overview

My Ain Laddie is a novel written by David Dorley. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the life of a young boy named Jamie who is orphaned at a young age. Jamie is taken in by his grandparents and grows up in a close-knit community.As Jamie grows up, he becomes more aware of the harsh realities of life in the Highlands. He witnesses poverty, violence, and prejudice first-hand, and struggles to find his place in the world. Despite these challenges, Jamie is determined to make a better life for himself and his family.The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the struggle for survival in a harsh environment. It is a poignant and moving story that captures the spirit of the Scottish Highlands and the resilience of its people.Overall, My Ain Laddie is a beautifully written and engaging novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature or the history of the Highlands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116375918X
• ISBN13: 9781163759189
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"