Glasgow Boys book — Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Writing

Glasgow Boys — Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Writing

Eighteen-year-old Finlay is starting his nursing degree at Glasgow University, but life after the care system isn’t easy. With no support network, he’s juggling essays, placements, and hunger — all while trying not to fall for someone new.

Seventeen-year-old Banjo is finishing school, adjusting to a new foster family, and working to stay afloat. Once, he and Finlay were inseparable — now they haven’t spoken in years.

As their paths cross again, both boys must face the past and find a way to forgive — each other and themselves.

A powerful, heart-driven story about friendship, resilience, and finding hope when life feels impossible.

352 pages, Paperback

Author: Margaret McDonald