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A review by booknerdjo
Nothing Ever Happens Here by Sarah Hagger-Holt
4.0
This was a re-read from a couple of years ago for my school book club.
The story is told from the perspective of Izzy, a 12 year-old girl whose world is turned upside down when her father comes out as a trans woman.
I felt that the book was honest and frank, and dealt with a very complex muddle of emotions from Izzy and her older sister Megan. Also, of course, Izzy is just trying to be a normal girl and fit in at school - her dad's announcement is the last thing she needs.
Izzy faces prejudice and bullying, and blames her dad for the problems she is having, but she also find alliances and friendships in unexpected places.
Yes, it's a book about a trans woman finding her place in her family and the world, but also about a young girl learning to stand up for herself and for those she loves, and learning to have a voice.
The story is told from the perspective of Izzy, a 12 year-old girl whose world is turned upside down when her father comes out as a trans woman.
I felt that the book was honest and frank, and dealt with a very complex muddle of emotions from Izzy and her older sister Megan. Also, of course, Izzy is just trying to be a normal girl and fit in at school - her dad's announcement is the last thing she needs.
Izzy faces prejudice and bullying, and blames her dad for the problems she is having, but she also find alliances and friendships in unexpected places.
Yes, it's a book about a trans woman finding her place in her family and the world, but also about a young girl learning to stand up for herself and for those she loves, and learning to have a voice.