Matty Doolin by Catherine Cookson (Fourth Impression 1976)

A powerful coming-of-age story from a beloved storyteller

Good Vintage Condition – dust jacket shows noticeable edge wear and small chips; boards and pages are clean and well bound.

Matty Doolin is one of Catherine Cookson’s compelling novels for younger readers, set against the rugged landscape of the North of England. It tells the story of a sensitive, intelligent boy growing up in a harsh environment, navigating school, family struggles, and the expectations placed upon him.

Key Features:

• Written by Catherine Cookson
• Illustrated by Margery Gill
• Originally published in 1965
• This edition: Fourth impression, 1976
• Published by Macdonald & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., London
• Printed and bound in Great Britain
• Classic period dust jacket artwork