This is a contemporary fiction that centres around Leah Greene.
It is set in North London with some references to Ireland. 14 year old Leah is known to be 'precocious' because she often is seen reading and is very knowledgeable. Her best friend, Taka is unlike her. She's bold, brave and popular in school. They support each other.
It all began when Mr Eaton, Leah's English teacher set a life-changing essay titled 'understanding people.'
Leah began writing about her family and her friends.
Later, Leah learnt that her younger brother Aiden was getting bullied so with her dad's wise words, they helped Aiden in being confident and dealing with the bullies. Leah needed this help too as her life changed when she attended an international summer camp.
I like how the author wrote in the first person, so you get a better insight to the main character. I like how you as the reader find out about her secrets and hopes. I like the normal interactions with other characters especially Leah's interaction with her family and friends.
When I first read the title, saw the cover and read the synopsis, I thought I would like to read this book because it sounds like a book about belonging. Having read it, I wasn't disappointed. I like how the author developed the characters of Leah to make her more confident. I loved the coloured illustrations of each chapter (window) and the handwritten notes that give it a personal touch.
It is set in North London with some references to Ireland. 14 year old Leah is known to be 'precocious' because she often is seen reading and is very knowledgeable. Her best friend, Taka is unlike her. She's bold, brave and popular in school. They support each other.
It all began when Mr Eaton, Leah's English teacher set a life-changing essay titled 'understanding people.'
Leah began writing about her family and her friends.
Later, Leah learnt that her younger brother Aiden was getting bullied so with her dad's wise words, they helped Aiden in being confident and dealing with the bullies. Leah needed this help too as her life changed when she attended an international summer camp.
I like how the author wrote in the first person, so you get a better insight to the main character. I like how you as the reader find out about her secrets and hopes. I like the normal interactions with other characters especially Leah's interaction with her family and friends.
When I first read the title, saw the cover and read the synopsis, I thought I would like to read this book because it sounds like a book about belonging. Having read it, I wasn't disappointed. I like how the author developed the characters of Leah to make her more confident. I loved the coloured illustrations of each chapter (window) and the handwritten notes that give it a personal touch.