The Sopranos by Alan Warner

This is the novel about the group of young Scottish school girls which precedes The Stars in the Bright Sky. In this book, the girls go to the City for a school choir competition and discover things about each other and their schoolmates in the process. As with the subsequent novel, this book is a beautifully observed look at adolescent life. The dialogue is witty, fast paced and genuine which makes the characters endearing and realistic. The plot is simplistically poignant and easy to enjoy on many levels. A great read.