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Scaling Never

After his sister's death, young Jacob prays for a miracle. His father is in charge at church, after all. Read by Emma Fielding.

Young Jacob is the son of a Mormon church leader. When his sister Issy dies, he hopes that she might be resurrected - in the same way that miracles occur in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon. Read by Emma Fielding.

This story - Scaling Never - was the basis for Carys Bray's triumphant first novel, A Song for Issy Bradley, which was broadcast on Book At Bedtime on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

Carys Bray's collection of short stories, Sweet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, won the 2012 Scott Prize.

With psychological insight and lightness of touch frequently found in fairy tales, Carys Bray delves under the surface of ordinary lives to explore loss, disappointment, frustrated expectations and regret. Described as 'not just excellent, but significant', by poet and critic Robert Sheppard, these dark and lyrical stories illuminate extraordinary and everyday occurrences with humanity and humour.

Bray's stories are never afraid to expose the darkness that exists behind suburban front doors, but at their heart are brave, moving evocations of what it means to be at home with those you love.

Abridged by John Peacock
Producer David Blount

Made for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra by Pier Productions.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 15 Aug 2018 21:00

Broadcasts

  • Wed 21 Jan 2015 11:00
  • Wed 21 Jan 2015 21:00
  • Thu 22 Jan 2015 04:00
  • Wed 9 Nov 2016 11:00
  • Wed 9 Nov 2016 21:00
  • Wed 15 Aug 2018 11:00
  • Wed 15 Aug 2018 21:00