Wee Macgreegor

By J.J. Bell,

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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1 author picked Wee Macgreegor as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

As an 11-year-old, I read this book for the first time and thought it was the funniest book ever written. I cried and laughed at several parts.

The dialogue sparkles with old Glasgow wit and wisdom. John Joy Bell’s love of the Scots dialect is evident throughout. The book is a collection of tales featuring the titular character, a wonder-filled wee boy growing up in Glasgow during the 1930s.

The writing is endearingly innocent and playful. It’s a glorious snapshot of Scottish life a century ago.

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