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Jess Smith

Jess Smith

Jess Smith lives near Crieff. She is married and has three children and six grandchildren. As a traditional storyteller she is in great demand for performances throughout Scotland, and has been invited to speak at conference of Aboriginal storytellers in Australia this year.

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Extract from Sookin' Berries by Jess Smith

Extract from Sookin' Berries by Jess Smith
04 November 08


Read an extract from Jess Smith's new collection of stories for younger readers.
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Jess Smith, Ceilidh Culture

17 April 10


Jess Smith, Ceilidh Culture

Join Jess Smith, bestselling author and one of Scotland’s best-loved storytellers, as she pays tribute to Betsy Whyte, as part of Ceilidh Culture 2010.

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Bruar's Rest

Bruar's Rest


ISBN: 9781841831053
Category: Literature
Author: Jess Smith
Publication Date: August 2006
Format: PB
Price: £8.99
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:
An epic tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of World War One. Megan, a Highland traveller, sets off on a perilous journey to find her husband Bruar, reported missing in action.     
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Jessie's Journey

Jessie's Journey


ISBN: 9781841587028
Category: Autobiography/Biography
Author: Jess Smith
Publication Date: April 2008
Format: PB
Price: £9.99
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:
A Scottish bestseller since its first publication, this humorous and poignant biography has a wide and modern appeal bringing to us the forgotten and naive ways of the travelling family.

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Sookin' Berries

Sookin' Berries


ISBN: 9781841587783
Category: Children's Fiction, Children's
Author: Jess Smith
Publication Date: September 2008
Format: PB
Price: £7.99
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:

A collection of stories for younger readers from the author of Jessie's Journey, Jess Smith.


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Tales from the Tent

Tales from the Tent


ISBN: 9781841587196
Category: Autobiography/Biography
Author: Jess Smith
Publication Date: August 2008
Format: PB
Price: £9.99
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:
In Tales from the Tent, Jess Smith – Scottish traveller, hawker, gypsy, ’gan-about’ and storyteller – continues the unforgettable story of her life on the road. Unable to adjust to settled life working in a factory after leaving school, she finds herself drawn once again to the wild countryside of Scotland.

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Tears for a Tinker

Tears for a Tinker


ISBN: 9781841587141
Category: Autobiography/Biography
Author: Jess Smith
Publication Date: March 2009
Format: PB
Price: £9.99
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:
In the third and final book of Jess Smith’s autobiographical trilogy, Jess traces her eventful life with Dave and their three children, from their earliest years together.

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