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

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

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

Harry Potter and the House Elves on Strike

Deep in the heart of London, tucked in a little alleyway next to The Prince Charles Cinema, is the small and charming Leicester Square Theatre. I found myself here on Saturday night, whisked off to see 'The best and only Harry Potter sequel to hit the stage'. I was quite anxious, it was a surprise treat… Continue reading Harry Potter and the House Elves on Strike