Birthday by Meredith Russo
This coming-of-age YA novel packs an emotional punch. Continue reading Birthday by Meredith Russo
Tag: teens
This week I’m reading: Last Lesson by James Goodhand
Wow. What a book. Continue reading This week I’m reading: Last Lesson by James Goodhand
Blame My Brain by Nicola Morgan
Morgan combines fictional scenarios, humour and scientific findings to help explain why life can be so challenging for teenagers (and their parents). Continue reading Blame My Brain by Nicola Morgan
Avdat Adventure: ancient ruins in the Negev desert, Israel
The heat was relentless, the sun seemed to shine brighter here than anywhere else, and my hair was long and unkempt. I looked exactly like the vegetarian, teenage gap-year student that I was. Continue reading Avdat Adventure: ancient ruins in the Negev desert, Israel
Dare To Be You by Matthew Syed
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
Book of the Week: No Shame by Tom Allen
This week I’m reading Tom Allen’s memoir Continue reading Book of the Week: No Shame by Tom Allen
Working in a bakery
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My first job, as a sixteen year old sixth form student, was working in a bakery. Initially, I made pizzas. I had to ladle on tomato sauce, sprinkle on some cheese, then place… Continue reading Working in a bakery
Vintage Vinyl: Pet Shop Boys
Take another trip through my record collection! Continue reading Vintage Vinyl: Pet Shop Boys
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