I was at a loss for what to read during our library lesson last week, so I found myself back at the Sarah Crossan section, having recently enjoyed One when I read it in May. I ended up choosing The Weight of Water, the story of Kasienka, a Polish immigrant who arrives in England with her mother, searching… Continue reading The Weight of Water – Sarah Crossan
Thirteen Reasons Why – Jay Asher
Thirteen Reasons Why follows high schooler Clay, who receives a mysterious box of cassette tapes from recently deceased Hannah, a classmate who had recently killed herself. The tapes detail all the reasons that led to her making the ultimate choice. I was so excited for this book, it's been on my amazon wishlist for a number… Continue reading Thirteen Reasons Why – Jay Asher
Once & Then – Morris Gleitzman
Once (written by Morris Gleitzman) follows the story of Felix, a 13 year old Jewish boy who has been left by his parents at a Christian orphanage during the second World War. Felix, young and naive to the current state of Poland, embarks on an adventure to find his parents and reunite his family. I read… Continue reading Once & Then – Morris Gleitzman
The Secret Life of Pets
Again, another film I wasn’t banging down the door to see, the initial adverts had me chuckling but I saw little room for story development, and news of postponed releases never looks good. Leading up to it’s release you probably haven’t been able to escape the fluffy creatures, bus stops, tv adverts and every type… Continue reading The Secret Life of Pets
Me Before You
I was pretty unsure of how I’d feel about this film, usually I love a good weepie film, but recent years have told me that books adaptations aren’t great, especially ‘women’s best sellers’ and I’ve never been a big film of British cinema. Little else on that week, an eager housemate and the promise of… Continue reading Me Before You
Wild – Cheryl Strayed
Whilst enjoying myself in Rome a few weeks ago, I was in desperate need of a good book. The last time I went abroad and got stuck bookless was 5 years ago in Paris. Upon finding the mysterious and wondrous cave that is Shakespeare's Book Company, I picked up a copy of The Time Travellers… Continue reading Wild – Cheryl Strayed
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Out of the Shadows
Last weeks Meerkat Movie was the sequel to 2014s critically hated but commercially loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This time the boys return (along with the always stunning Megan Fox) to face some of my childhood favourites, Bebop, Rocksteady and Krang!! I was so excited when he turned up on screen, I didn't even care… Continue reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Out of the Shadows
One – Sarah Crossan
Recently on one of my library supervision lessons I stumbled across One by Sarah Crossan. I'd never seen or heard of the book (and was actually still looking for Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher, whichever kid took that out and never returned it is now my nemesis) but as I perused the shelves I noticed… Continue reading One – Sarah Crossan
X-Men: Apocalypse
This week I went to see the next instalment in the X-Men prequels. I had mixed expectations. Originally I was a huge fan of the original series, having grown up on the cartoon, but upon re-watching they really haven't held up. With the prequels, I loved the simplicity of First Class, but was a bit… Continue reading X-Men: Apocalypse
Bad Neighbours 2
This weeks Meerkat Movie was Bad Neighbours 2, starring Seth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne. Following on a few years after the first films ending, we find our main characters pregnant with their second child and ready to sell their house. Unfortunately for them, the frat house next door has new tenants, this time,… Continue reading Bad Neighbours 2
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