The Changeling Readalong

A modern classic with a new introduction by Andrew Marr

Thirteen-year-old Tom Curdie, the product of a Glasgow slum, is on probation for theft. His teachers admit that he is clever, but only one, Charles Forbes, sees an uncanny warmth in his reticence and in his seemingly insolent smile. So he decides to take Tom on holiday with his own family...

This powerful novel explores one of Jenkins's consistent and most fruitful themes - how goodness and innocence is compromised when faced with the pressures of growing up and becoming part of society.

These are the participants:

canongatebooks
Nu-Knees
inkognitoh
swan-scot
KiwiinEngland
Rivercassini
sheepette

The discussion will begin on:
14th March. canongatebooks will post the main thread in the morning.

And some other useful links:
- the BBC page on Robin Jenkins
- Canongate's web page for The Changeling
- buy the book at Amazon UK
- study notes from Monifieth High School - beware of spoilers!