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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
Owen is an anxious boy with a lot on his mind; his dad is gone, his mum is struggling, and his English teacher has asked him to face his biggest fear. A solider in a park on Owen’s route to school provides him with the outlet he really needs, someone to talk to. But when that happens, Owen must summon all his courage to stand up for what he believes to be right. It’s a story of an unconventional companionship with underlying themes of empathy, self-belief and not being afraid to ask for help.
It’s not a long book, but I don’t think it needs to be. It manages to say everything it needs to in less than 100 pages, which is testament to Thompson’s writing ability and how she can make us readers feel so much in a minimal amount of words. A sweet, heartwarming book that definitely leaves you with things to think about.
It’s not a long book, but I don’t think it needs to be. It manages to say everything it needs to in less than 100 pages, which is testament to Thompson’s writing ability and how she can make us readers feel so much in a minimal amount of words. A sweet, heartwarming book that definitely leaves you with things to think about.
This story is so sweet, so fast to read and just so wonderful. The story made me cry. For such a small amount of pages it did a lot. 7,14 on CAWPILE
Felt it should not have Year 9 references- when clearly aimed at years 3-6. Also, missed opportunity at the end for his poem to be engraved! Otherwise, a lovely little story. I liked the way mental health issues with his mum was portrayed. And the teachers were realistically depicted.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Mijn 100e boek (voor de allereerste keer!) en ook nog eens een luisterboek dat je gratis kunt downloaden. Bijvoorbeeld via Luisterrijk en Libris. Tip.
Rustig opgebouwd verhaal met makkelijk taalgebruik, maar langzaam trekt het verhaal je helemaal mee. Mooi verhaal over herdenken en Owen krijgt een plaatsje in de gallerij van hoofdpersonen die een plekje in in mijn hart hebben verdiend.
Rustig opgebouwd verhaal met makkelijk taalgebruik, maar langzaam trekt het verhaal je helemaal mee. Mooi verhaal over herdenken en Owen krijgt een plaatsje in de gallerij van hoofdpersonen die een plekje in in mijn hart hebben verdiend.
emotional
inspiring
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes