The Flawed Glass

By Ian Strachan

Book Overview

On a remote island off the coast of Scotland, Shona Macleod, barely able to walk and speak, is isolated by her disabilities. When a wealthy American businessman buys the island and moves his family there, Shona forges a remarkable friendship with his son.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316818135
• ISBN13: 9780316818131
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Little Brown & Co
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

This book is excellent!

Shona, who lives on a remote island off Scotland meets a new laird's son one day, and the story leads on from there...

Simple yet powerful story of physically handicapped girl

Very powerfully written story that focuses on an intelligent young girl who's trapped inside a body that's unresponsive. It skilfully weaves the isolation of the island with Shona's isolation and adds in some interesting sub plots. Our ten and eleven year olds found it particularly moving as it covers subject matter not normally found in books for young adults. Highly recommended for young adults and their parents.