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The World According to Bertie

by Alexander McCall Smith

Published: 2008-11-11
Paperback : 343 pages

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The latest completely charming installment in the bestselling 44 Scotland Street series.

There is never a quiet moment on 44 Scotland Street. In The World According to Bertie, Pat deals with the reappearance of Bruce, which has her heart skipping?and not in a pleasant way. Angus Lordie's ...

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(The latest completely charming installment in the bestselling 44 Scotland Street series.

There is never a quiet moment on 44 Scotland Street. In The World According to Bertie, Pat deals with the reappearance of Bruce, which has her heart skipping?and not in a pleasant way. Angus Lordie's dog Cyril has been taken away by the authorities, accused of being a serial biter. Unexpectedly, Domenica has offered to help free him. As usual, Big Lou is still looking for love, and handing out coffee and advice to the always contemplative Matthew. And Bertie, the beleaguered Italian-speaking six year old prodigy, now has a little brother, Ulysses, who Bertie hopes will help distract his pushy mother Irene.

Beautifully observed, cleverly detailed, The World According to Bertie is classic McCall Smith and a treat for his avid fans as well as his first time readers.

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"The World According to Bertie"by A M. (see profile) 04/30/10

"Poor Bertie"by Julie R. (see profile) 02/28/10

A good and fun read, now I want to go back to the earlier books in the series and read them.

"The World According to Bertie"by Cindy L. (see profile) 02/26/10

"Poor Bertie"by Mary L. (see profile) 02/26/10

I like the quiet slow rhythm/pace of AMS. It is a good change. It felt like he put the reader in the neighborhood and the reading was like the chance encounters with those who live in the same building/neighbors.... (read more)

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