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A Suspected Active Shooter Is On Campus

June 4, 2022 My Mashed Up Life

Those were the words that appeared on the text alert on my cell phone. Continue reading A Suspected Active Shooter Is On Campus

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My favourite childhood toy: adventures in time and space

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 My Mashed Up Life

My favourite toy wasn’t really a toy at all; it was a box. What was so special about this empty box? Why did I love it so? Continue reading My favourite childhood toy: adventures in time and space

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This week I’m reading: Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah

May 18, 2022May 20, 2022 My Mashed Up Life

Endorsed by Amnesty International, Windrush Child is part of the Voices series, which aims to provide “gripping adventures that reflect the authentic, unsung stories of our past”. Continue reading This week I’m reading: Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah

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It’s World Book Day! Why are potatoes involved?

March 2, 2022 My Mashed Up Life

When did World Book Day become World Costume Day? And why are potatoes involved? Continue reading It’s World Book Day! Why are potatoes involved?

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Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller

February 1, 2022 My Mashed Up Life

I am still processing this story; it is lingering in my mind a few days after finishing it, which is an indication of just how rich and striking this book is Continue reading Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller

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Weekend Reading: Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk

October 16, 2021 My Mashed Up Life

Istanbul comes alive with Pamuk’s vivid recollections of his childhood Continue reading Weekend Reading: Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk

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Dare To Be You by Matthew Syed

October 12, 2021 My Mashed Up Life

I bought book this for my kids at the weekend but of course I had to read it first! Continue reading Dare To Be You by Matthew Syed

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Weekend Reading: Somebody I Used to Know

October 8, 2021 My Mashed Up Life

Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and this is her story, in her own words. Continue reading Weekend Reading: Somebody I Used to Know

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