Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific and popular authors. He has won numerous awards for his writing, including the British Book Award's Author of the Year and a CBE for services to literature. His titles include The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency and 44 Scotland Street series.||Sam Usher spent most of his childhood reading, drawing and forgetting to do school work. He still likes to spend his time playing around with ink, watercolour and washing-up liquid. If the opportunity arises, he loves to make a mess! Sam’s first book – Can You See Sassoon? – was longlisted for the Greenaway Medal.

"An exciting and enjoyable read, pitched just right for those who are starting to access books independently" – Roaring Reads, Blog

Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific and popular authors. He has won numerous awards for his writing, including the British Book Award's Author of the Year and a CBE for services to literature. His titles include The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency and 44 Scotland Street series.||Sam Usher spent most of his childhood reading, drawing and forgetting to do school work. He still likes to spend his time playing around with ink, watercolour and washing-up liquid. If the opportunity arises, he loves to make a mess! Sam’s first book – Can You See Sassoon? – was longlisted for the Greenaway Medal.

"An exciting and enjoyable read, pitched just right for those who are starting to access books independently" – Roaring Reads, Blog