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There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
by Louis Sachar
I downloaded this book without any idea of what it was about. I wasn't even sure of the genre. We can only assume it was in the sales or something, some offer or whatever!
I wanted a short book to get my count up and the name intrigued me, so I dipped in a little earlier in the day (yesterday, as it's now almost 2am), and read bits at work. Seeing as it IS, in fact, a kid's book, it was quick to get through when I managed to pick it up.
Despite being a kids book, it does actually centre around serious themes that take part in the lives of children. Different taboos, relationships, gender differences (minutely, very basic), honesty and trust. There's a lot of development in the characters of the children and there's a good balance in the attitudes of adults and children. None of them are really 100% good or bad, although Carla does come close to good and his teacher is most certainly close to being very, very bad.
Some actions and attitudes change very quickly and seemingly out of nowhere, but I suppose this can be partly excused due to the nature of children. One minute they're best friends, then they're not and so on. But the core aspect of the story is, I think, respect. Self respect and respect for others. It probably does work out a little more perfectly and easily than in real life, but this is a children's book and as an influential/educational tool, could really teach children a lot. And adults who have to deal with behavioural problems.
A really charming, surprising and touching quick read. I genuinely feel I've come away with a better outlook and maybe even understanding. It gives you a few things to think about.
I wanted a short book to get my count up and the name intrigued me, so I dipped in a little earlier in the day (yesterday, as it's now almost 2am), and read bits at work. Seeing as it IS, in fact, a kid's book, it was quick to get through when I managed to pick it up.
Despite being a kids book, it does actually centre around serious themes that take part in the lives of children. Different taboos, relationships, gender differences (minutely, very basic), honesty and trust. There's a lot of development in the characters of the children and there's a good balance in the attitudes of adults and children. None of them are really 100% good or bad, although Carla does come close to good and his teacher is most certainly close to being very, very bad.
Some actions and attitudes change very quickly and seemingly out of nowhere, but I suppose this can be partly excused due to the nature of children. One minute they're best friends, then they're not and so on. But the core aspect of the story is, I think, respect. Self respect and respect for others. It probably does work out a little more perfectly and easily than in real life, but this is a children's book and as an influential/educational tool, could really teach children a lot. And adults who have to deal with behavioural problems.
A really charming, surprising and touching quick read. I genuinely feel I've come away with a better outlook and maybe even understanding. It gives you a few things to think about.