The Importance of Being Seven
44 Scotland Street · Book 6Description
As Bertie finally approaches his seventh birthday, life on Edinburgh’s Scotland Street takes another turn when he unexpectedly loses track of his formidable mother, Irene. The episode prompts a surprising lesson about wishes, independence, and the complications of getting what one wants, while the lively residents around him navigate romance, family tensions, friendship, and change. From Angus and Domenica’s uncertain holiday romance to Big Lou’s unexpected reflections on cosmetic surgery, the novel blends gentle comedy with perceptive observations about modern life. Warm, witty, and heartfelt, it explores the risks and rewards of love, family, and growing up with Alexander McCall Smith’s characteristic charm.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage Canada
Published Jan 1, 2012
311 pages
ISBN: 9780307399625
#144 Scotland Street
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Love over Scotland
The World According to Bertie
The Unbearable Lightness of Scones
#6The Importance of Being Seven
#8Sunshine on Scotland Street
Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers
The Bertie Project
The Revolving Door of Life
#12A Time of Love and Tartan
#13The Peppermint Tea Chronicles
#15Love in the Time of Bertie
#16The Enigma of Garlic
A Promise of Ankles
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Importance of Being Seven by Alexander McCall Smith.