Recent Reads

Well, I have read quite a few books recently… that is the joy of not being a teacher for a year.

I read an adult novel by Tony Birch called Blood.  I have written a Young Adult book that bears  resemblance to Blood, except Blood is for Adults, and my book is written for Young Adults. Blood is wonderful and realistic and definitely an ADULT book. Very gritty.

I have just finished ‘Maybe a Fox’ by Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee. It is an emotional read. It is an easy and short read. Beautifully designed book.  It dealt with the issue of grief in an interesting way. I enjoyed the book. I’d probably recommend the book for Year 6 upwards. (Mainly for girls) The setting is Vermont, America.

I am reading Nona and Me by Clare Atkins.  I am half way through.  It is well written with loads of internal conflict. Very clever. It is definitely a Young Adult book and suited for girls. I would recommend it highly for this audience.