Something Like Breathing Padraig O'Morain

Something Like Breathing Padraig O'MorainIts the 1950s, and Lorrie is unimpressed when her family moves to the remote Scottish island where her grandad runs a whisky distillery. She befriends Sylvie, the shy girl next door: The slightest smile from Sylvie was a fluffy elephant at the fair. It had to be won with a clear aim, writes Lorrie. Yet fun loving Lorrie isnt sure Sylvies is the friendship she wants to win. As the adults around them struggle to keep their lives on an even keel, the two

following her acclaimed debut Ai

'Excellent' – Carol Ann Duffy

mythical and historical figures such as Abraham

the past is history

Presented in an en face format

and totally trustworthy… This is poetry of earned authority

He soon finds himself flat-sitting for a supposed friend from the past

but tackled here in several illuminating sections

Dhabiya Khamis – 'A Travelling Tale'

Part campus novel

she is also a judge for the Koestler whose awards encourage prisoners to participate in the Arts

and find unexpected moments of humour and buoyancy