Biddy Weir is strange in the eyes of her peers. She doesn't have the right clothes, she doesn't have any social skills and she's extremely introvert. She's quite special with her fiery red hair and love for birds. Biddy is great at drawing and she enjoys creating. At home there's mainly silence, she and her dad hardly speak. Biddy hasn't got a mother, she left when Biddy was a baby and Biddy's father has no idea how he's supposed to raise a child. Therefore Biddy is different, which was never much of a problem until she meets Alison Flemming.
Alison is new at school and wants to be popular. She needs someone to make fun of and that is when the bullying starts. She chooses Biddy as her victim and Biddy is defenseless against Alison's evil scheming. Alison makes Biddy's life at school a living hell and Biddy silently undergoes it all. If only there would be someone who sees her for who she really is, someone who can appreciate the special and wonderful personality of Biddy Weir.
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is a heartbreaking story about bullying, being an outcast and not fitting in. Biddy doesn't stand a chance against her tormenter. Alison is world-wise, she's mean and she's ruthless. I instantly disliked her. Lesley Allen has put so much into this character and the way Alison thinks is both scary and interesting at the same time. She's written an amazing heartfelt story about what it's like to be bullied and I think she's perfectly described the feelings of fear and dread, the constant stress of having to be on guard and the unbearable pain the victim has to deal with. I was greatly impressed with the way she tells her story.
Biddy is terribly naïve. She has no idea how the world actually works. Her father brings her up, but he doesn't know much about raising a child. He loves Biddy, but he doesn't really see her. My heart ached because nobody notices how wonderful she is. Biddy is sweet, talented and passionate. Being different isn't bad, it's fascinating. I loved that message. Biddy has to learn to stand up for herself. With a little help she might even start to love herself again. I had tears in my eyes when I read about her journey. Lesley Allen doesn't exaggerate, she describes everything exactly the way it is. This makes her story intimate and because of that it's incredibly moving. I held my breath when I read about the ending of Biddy's high school days and I had tears in my eyes when I finished that part of the story. Lesley Allen made me feel so many different emotions, which is something I loved very much.
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is a beautiful story with many different layers. It's a thought-provoking novel. It's honest and raw and there's no sugarcoating, what happens to Biddy is something that easily could have happened in real life. I hope all 'Biddies' in the world will meet someone good who makes them find their true value again. I think The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is an absolute must-read and I highly recommend this brilliant book.
Alison is new at school and wants to be popular. She needs someone to make fun of and that is when the bullying starts. She chooses Biddy as her victim and Biddy is defenseless against Alison's evil scheming. Alison makes Biddy's life at school a living hell and Biddy silently undergoes it all. If only there would be someone who sees her for who she really is, someone who can appreciate the special and wonderful personality of Biddy Weir.
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is a heartbreaking story about bullying, being an outcast and not fitting in. Biddy doesn't stand a chance against her tormenter. Alison is world-wise, she's mean and she's ruthless. I instantly disliked her. Lesley Allen has put so much into this character and the way Alison thinks is both scary and interesting at the same time. She's written an amazing heartfelt story about what it's like to be bullied and I think she's perfectly described the feelings of fear and dread, the constant stress of having to be on guard and the unbearable pain the victim has to deal with. I was greatly impressed with the way she tells her story.
Biddy is terribly naïve. She has no idea how the world actually works. Her father brings her up, but he doesn't know much about raising a child. He loves Biddy, but he doesn't really see her. My heart ached because nobody notices how wonderful she is. Biddy is sweet, talented and passionate. Being different isn't bad, it's fascinating. I loved that message. Biddy has to learn to stand up for herself. With a little help she might even start to love herself again. I had tears in my eyes when I read about her journey. Lesley Allen doesn't exaggerate, she describes everything exactly the way it is. This makes her story intimate and because of that it's incredibly moving. I held my breath when I read about the ending of Biddy's high school days and I had tears in my eyes when I finished that part of the story. Lesley Allen made me feel so many different emotions, which is something I loved very much.
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is a beautiful story with many different layers. It's a thought-provoking novel. It's honest and raw and there's no sugarcoating, what happens to Biddy is something that easily could have happened in real life. I hope all 'Biddies' in the world will meet someone good who makes them find their true value again. I think The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is an absolute must-read and I highly recommend this brilliant book.