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Alex, Lora and I marvel at how debut author Grace McCleen interweaves this tale of religious fundamentalism and bullying with laugh-out-loud humour thanks to her unforgettable lead character, a spunky 10-year-old named Judith McPherson.

An absorbing novel about the redemptive power of love, with a hidden twist.

In this excerpt from Grace McCleen's debut novel we get a snapshot into the world and beliefs of 10-year-old Judith McPherson, our imaginative and quirky lead character.

Mystery readers and television fans alike will be familiar with Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin. He’s best known for his series of novels featuring the hard-drinking, music-loving Detective Inspector John Rebus, which were adapted for television in the early 2000s, starring first John Hannah and then Ken Stott.

Grace McCleen's The Land of Decoration is Chatelaine's next Book Club pick. To kick things off, here's our review.