SHORTLISTED FOR THE SALTIRE FIRST BOOK AWARD An eight-year-old girl and her granpa are on the run--When me and Granpa watched James Bond films, he told me not to be scared because people didn-t have guns like that in Scotland. That must-ve been why the robbers used hammers.-Orphaned Mary lives with her granpa, but after he is mixed up in a robbery at the bookies where he works, they flee to the Isle of Skye. Gradually, Mary realises that her granpa is involved. And the robbers are coming after him-and their money.Mary-s quirky outlook on life, loss, and her love of all things Elvis, will capture your heart. Full of witty Scots banter, Mary-s the Name will have you reaching for the hankies, first with laughter, then with tears. -Funny, smart, and full of heart-HELEN SEDGWICKAuthor of The Comet Seekers -Pacy and poignant, wee Mary leaves a big impression-LIAM MURRAY BELLAuthor of The Busker
