Bramcote College Library

All That It Ever Meant
I found that 'All that it ever meant' was hard to understand at first but the more I read it I really enjoyed it. I was surprised by the ending. I think people 13+ should read this. I would rate this 4 stars.

Lilly-Bella

The Things We Leave Behind
The things we leave behind did not stick in my head that well. It was a beautiful depiction on how life for people in the UK could look in the near future if we are not careful enough. My only problem with it is that it felt like something was missing the entire time because it didn't really give the plot enough depth. Overall, it's a 5/10 overall (or 2.5 stars).

Charlotte

Little Bang
Little Bang is a good book; I like how the dual narrative is effective in showing how Mel and Sid and their respective families deal with a sudden pregnancy, whilst also exploring the complications around abortion in Northern Ireland. I also like how it takes time to give more depth to some of the other characters (like both of their families) so that it doesn't feel like they were pushed to the side. However, my only complaint about it is that the ending felt a bit rushed and that it would've probably benefitted from being a little bit longer. Overall, it's a solid 9/10 (or 4 and a half stars).

Charlotte

Treacle Town
Treacle town is a story about grief, violence and poetry. It was a bit slow pace, I didn't properly enjoy it until I got half way through. I think the swearing was a bit excessive and unneeded at points but overall I did enjoy it.

Safiyah

Little Bang
I think this was a solid 5 star book it was an amazing story which got my heart feeling on edge I was excited on every page to know what happened next and see the growth of the two characters and there responsibility showing that there was trouble but they were able to adapt and in the end help the little bang.

Sofia

All That It Ever Meant
This was a very good book with unique ideas and heart-wrenching plot. the idea of the spirits and the plot twists in the last twenty pages were insane. it was so good and not the usual style I would go for but the detail put into the character building made the end so much more painful. would definitely recommend to anyone over 11 but especially those who are grieving or going through a hard time.

Chloe

King of Nothing
This book is about a year nine boy who doesn't care about school or his future until his mum cracks down and aims to turn his life around. The happy campers want to help him become a better version of himself although he is very resistant. he slowly becomes friends with the class nerd and that friendship changes his life. there are many important themes in this book and helps people think about the value of their life a long with dealing with rocky relationships with family and friends as well as grief. I enjoyed this book more than other works this author has produced however it was still not my favourite, I just didn't feel like it impacted how I live and I think the people it would positively impact might not pick up the book. I'd say this is good from anyone in secondary school.

Chloe

The Things We Leave Behind
I really loved this book. Its fiction but very realistic in the writing, for example it talks about resting and mental health issues and dealing with grief. I felt the first 90 pages was quiet slow but after that it really kicked off. its the sort of book you finish and you have so many questions and all you want to do is read it again. its dystopian but completely plausible with very realistic effects to the society and politics. I would say anyone above ten could read this but I feel like the older you get the more you will take away from this book and the more you will resonate with it.

Chloe

The Things We Leave Behind
I cried. It was absolutely amazing. It intertwines reality with the authors imagination into a beautiful story. I love the way its structured with Clem telling a story joining with a fairy-tale and her harsh new reality. The thing that makes it even more moving is that this has happened to real people. It opens your eyes on the scale of the refugee crisis. One of the best books I've ever read. I recommend it to 10 years or older as it is a heavy but eye opening read.

Zsuzsi

King of Nothing
King of nothing did help increase my sympathy towards 'roadmen' . It helps show a very different side to them that I've never thought of. Anton's experience was thought provoking and a hundred percent made me cry. I definitely recommend this book so that people can see into that life and see a different perspective.

Safiyah

The Things We Leave Behind
With The Things We Leave Behind, it shows how hard life is for refugees and putting that in our country can make it even more real and raises more awareness for refugees. This book is truly devastating but it was so worth it.

Safiyah

Little Bang
Little bang is an eye-opening book about the struggle of teenage pregnancies and finding support in hard times. Mel: 2 extremely religious parents, science nerd, never been on a date. Sid: 1 fierce single mum, aspiring singer-songwriter, about to fail his GCSEs. Who knew a new years eve party could lead to so much stress? The book explores challenging themes about abortion and religious differences. rating: 4.5 stars age: 13+

Cerys

The Final Year
The Final Year is a story about a child's journey through year six and how he dealt with the changes that came with it. My opinion of the book would be that it was boring to read through. I do think that someone in year 6 would enjoy reading this book as it is true to how year 6 feels but to anyone else it feels boring. I rate this 2 stars.

Dennison

King of Nothing
King of Nothing. Rating: 8.5/10. I personally think this book is a book that will stay on your mind for a while and let you second think your decisions in school. I think this book will make you visualize your daily lessons in school. I believe everyone who reads this will love to read more of Nathanael Lessore's books, the slang the characters speak in is very relatable to teens . I recommend this book to teenagers between 13-17.

Serwaa

King of Nothing
King of Nothing is probably one the best books I have read. The book consists of very realistic and relatable situations from school, family and community life. Contrasting two very different personalities who somehow weirdly relate to each other. King of Nothing is as emotional as it is funny. Honestly i think "funny" is an understatement, this book is beyond funny.I would not recommend reading this book in public if you have an ugly laugh Both main characters had very unpredictable personalities. I rate this book a 10 out of 10. I would recommend anyone to read this book.

Kayla

King of Nothing
The king of Nothing is about a boy at school who gets in to trouble with his friends. I liked the King of Nothing because it was funny and made me laugh a lot and I couldn't stop reading it, especially when it got to the end. I think people aged 11-14 should read this. I think I would give King of Nothing 5 stars.

Lilly-Bella

King of Nothing
This book for me was one of my favourites it had a heart-warming story about change and overcoming things and being able to let go of a reputation to improve life. I loved how Anton was able to change and help Mathew through his troubles. Except for some unusually slang I would say this is a 5 star book and would be perfect for most ages.

Sofia

The Final Year
In "The Final Year" it shows sadness, joy, anger and fear. For that I rate it 5 stars, for another reason its filled with poems which I love. People aged 9 to 13 are aloud to read this book. In the book, it slowly starts to show who the main character becomes and what he believes.

Beth

All That It Ever Meant
This book follows the journey of a young girl travelling with her family in Zimbabwe after her mother tragically passed away and it made me sob. It envisualises grief in a way that broke my heart for the family. I rate this book ten out of ten, it was amazing.

Safiyah

The Final Year
The final year is not just about the last year of primary school, its about the struggles of a lower-class single parent trying to do their best for their children, of course no one is perfect and her eldest son ends up looking after his younger siblings whilst struggling with his own mental health issues and with his SATS coming up. his teacher is so supportive of his mental health and love of poetry he empathizes with his family position and tries to bring as much laughter and light into his life as possible. i loved this book, i cried so much, to the point people were worried about my sanity; i was not ok after this book it changed my life and my whole perspective on the kindness of humanity. i think this book is appropriate for ages 9+ as it has some really important messages.

Chloe

King of Nothing
King of Nothing is a captivating book from the start, hooking the reader in with characters that capture your curiosity and relatable scenarios. The topics discussed and challenged in this book are as important as ever and are dealt with perfectly. Showing such a difficult and sensitive topic from a usually unseen perspective takes a certain type of talent, that Nathan Lessore most definitely wields. I would recommend this book to alot of adults looking for a window into many young peoples mindsets and daily lives. 8/10.

Jessica

King of Nothing
In my opinion, "The King Of Nothing" is an amazing book which really showcases the unlikely friendships of school. It is the story of a year 9 boy, who is torn between wanting to fit in with his friends, and wanting to make new ones. I would recommend it for ages 12 or above, or any younger prolific readers. I felt that this book could be so relatable for so many people. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.

Tilly

All That It Ever Meant
This book was wonderful. I'd give it a lovely 4 stars rating - not only were the characters and idea of the story lovely but the movement of change on how the main character opened up to her feelings was wonderful. Even though there were many problems for her like grief or cultural aspects, she was able to help her family through. It is a book that I would suggest is perfect for the secondary school as the language and facts are quite interesting but maybe a tad bit boring or confusing for young readers. It's a lovely show of emotion and a interesting plot twist. I do wish Medica's part could have been more looked into but other than that it was wonderful.

Sofia

The Final Year
I think it was an absolutely amazing book and the only reason I didn't cry is that my friend accidentally ruined it. Definitely five stars. I would recommend to anyone from around the age of 10 as it could help year 6s through their own final year. Older readers can also resonate with the author's message. The way it is in the form of a poem really reels you in and keeps you hooked all the way through. I couldn't put it down and probably stayed up later than I should have. Absolutely amazing book I would recommend to everyone.

Zsuzsi