A 5 star read - should be compulsory reading in secondary schools
Thank you to Hot Key Books and Readers First for a review copy of this book - my thoughts are my own.
Originally after reading this book I gave a review of 4.5 stars. However after enthusiastically telling friends, family and students about the book, I've realised that it deserves 5 stars.
This is a book that deals with some difficult topics with empathy and uses just the right amount of humour. As a mum of teenagers and a learning mentor to 30+ other teenagers, they do want to be 'normal' and blend in.
Rob Harrell has produced a book that should be compulsory reading in secondary schools (and for teaching staff). The book examines how we struggle to deal with illness in others, whether they are family, friends or part of our community. Thought provoking and could be used as a conversation starter in English Literature or PSHE classes.
Originally after reading this book I gave a review of 4.5 stars. However after enthusiastically telling friends, family and students about the book, I've realised that it deserves 5 stars.
This is a book that deals with some difficult topics with empathy and uses just the right amount of humour. As a mum of teenagers and a learning mentor to 30+ other teenagers, they do want to be 'normal' and blend in.
Rob Harrell has produced a book that should be compulsory reading in secondary schools (and for teaching staff). The book examines how we struggle to deal with illness in others, whether they are family, friends or part of our community. Thought provoking and could be used as a conversation starter in English Literature or PSHE classes.