The PERFECT HAMBURGER by Alexander McCall Smith

This is one of those joyous books that I never want to grow out of.

The simple pleasure of reading about a young boy’s friendship with an old man who no-one wants to see any more.

Mr Borthwick’s hamburger shop is going out of business, thanks to a smart new Krustyburger, sorry, Hamburger House chain that’s opened up in town. Against impossible odds, Joe and Mr Borthwick must somehow turn public opinion around and make their ancient old-fashioned burgers popular again.

Along the way they meet a whole chain of people who each help in their own little way, including a chef called the Great Casarolli.

I could go on, but if that hasn’t piqued your interest, then it's probably not your sort of book.

The Perfect Hamburger delivers exactly what it promises.