Anne Donovan
All That Glisters
Clare loves her father and wants to do nice things for him while he copes with his illness. Following his death, she struggles with isolation and grief.
Hieroglyphics
Mary struggles throughout her school life with writing and eventually draws hieroglyphics instead.
Loast
A short story about an elderly woman who is losing her memory, struggling with loneliness and isolation.
Me and the Babbie
A short story about a young mum’s experience raising her baby boy on her own after her partner leaves them.
Quizzes: Anne Donovan
Revise the Anne Donovan short stories in the National 5 English set texts with a series of interactive quizzes.
Video playlist
Anne Donovan - Character. Video
An animated summary of key characters in the short stories of Anne Donovan.
Anne Donovan - Theme. Video
An animated summary of key themes in the short stories of Anne Donovan.
Scottish Short Stories - 'All That Glisters' by Anne Donovan. Video
The story of a girl's relationship with her dying father through drama and interview.
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