My 2021 reads are compiled on this thread — 140 books!
Summer 2019 books
Superb semi-autobiographical novel in verse about a Vietnamese refugee. Age 10+Poignant yet funny. Deals with depression in a senstive way. Age 10+AJ looks after his parents with learning difficulties and financial struggles. Heartwarming Age 10+Fabulous story with adventure, magic and strong female heroes. Age 11+If driverless cars seem a bit scary, this books will terrify you. Age 13+Eden’s ‘perfect’ best friend has run off with her music teacher…A poignant story of a Y7 girl trying to protect her brother who has complex needs. Ideal for developing empathy for those in care. Age 10+Powerful WWII story told from the point of view of an American solider and an Okinawan boy Age 12+A novel in verse – the poignant story of an abused girl and the woman with dementia she finds.Superb historical fiction set in Nazi Germany with a teenage female hero that epitomises bravery, resilience, and intelligence, outwitting her opponents at every turn. Age 12+One the most inspirational books on teaching English I have ever read (and I have read quite a few). It’s separated into sections (poetry, writing, novel, Shakespeare, non-fiction) and I plan to reread each chapter before teaching a new unit.A school shooting told from the point of view of a survivor a few years later. But what really happened? Age 13+Albie’s mum has died – and he is going to use quantum physics to find her!
