Mat o' Shanter: A cautionary tale
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Mat o' Shanter: A cautionary tale
By (Author) Simon Lamb
Illustrated by Ross MacRae
Scallywag Press
Scallywag Press
25th September 2025
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, or other scary
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment
Childrens / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage / traditional st
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Growing up / coming of age
821.92
Physical Properties
Hardback
112
Width 135mm, Height 216mm, Spine 14mm
Description
A modern version of a classic poem, written for the ears and eyes and hearts of today.
Written in response to 'Tam o' Shanter' the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns and inspired by the author's own experiences of that same poem, Simon Lamb's new book is a highly original and moving work incorporating an introduction to the classic verse, a full-length modern-day reimagining, and commentary in the form of an extensive author's note, with bold and energetic illustrations.
Author Bio
Simon Lamb is the Carnegie-nominated author of A Passing On of Shells, his debut poetry collection. With a background in performance and education, he lives in Ayrshire, where he held the role of Scriever at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, 2022-2025
Ross MacRae is a Scottish muralist and first time book illustrator whose large-scale work can be found across Scotland. He works on community projects with young people
