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Popcorn

Rob Harrell

Piccadilly Press (9+) 9781835870877 (Paperback)

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Andrew is determined that school photograph day will go well.  Anxiety is a real concern for him though.  There’s a wonderful hopeful tone throughout the novel alongside a sympathetic and authentic representation of panic attacks.  Accessible and affecting throughout, this is a romp of read set across a single day.  Emotion and humour are expertly balanced.

Themes:

  • Anxiety 
  • Panic attack 
  • Humour 
  • Emotional honesty 
  • Friendship 
  • Bullying

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Rob Harrell

Rob Harrell is a syndicated cartoonist (Adam@ Home) and his illustration clients include Mad magazine, Time Inc. and Volkswagen. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and dogs. He is the author of the novels WINK and POPCORN. @HarrellRob

Shadowers' reviews and artwork

This book was really good . As someone who has experienced what a panic attack feels like I personally think that the author really captured the emotions and feelings .

Sahaana

Denbigh Carnegie Book Club