Bennett Memorial Book Group

Popcorn
I think it is a really exciting book. One of the best bits is about the story is the rogue ketchup bottle. It is good for people in their first year in secondary school as it talks about anxiety and about how ordinary things in the school day can build up anxiety. His mum wants a perfect photo for her and his gran. Unfortunately he wants his photo but he is also covered in acid, ketchup, has smashed glasses and has a ripped shirt. Thank you so much for putting Popcorn on the 2026 Carnegie writing shortlist.

James

Popcorn
I think it is a really good book for people in their first year at secondary school as it talks about anxiety and how ordinary things in a school day can build up anxiety like the basketball in the face, the science experiment and the rogue ketchup bottle rocket. Thank you so much for putting Popcorn on the 2026 Carnegies shortlist.

Dylan