Brookie Reads

The Final Year
This book is a book about overcoming change, sadness, anger, love and pain. Nate is moving into year six, which is his last year before secondary school. He doesn't have much, but he doesn't mind and he cares for himself and his brothers. My favourite character has to be Mr Joshua because he is always there for Nate and his family and is always kind and friendly. I enjoyed the book being written as a verse novel because it made it flow more and I found it much easier to map the story out in my brain. The slang used in the book emphasises where Nate comes from and shows you more about his background, it also makes the normally strict format of a poem more casual and relaxed. I think this book is very good and I would definitely recommend it. It was such a heart-warming, eye-opening read. :)

Chloe

King of Nothing
Things I liked about the book: - The way it shows why people misbehave and bully others, - I liked how it covers important topics, but is still entertaining and fun, Characters I liked: - Matthew, because he is a funny and kind friend, Things I disliked / ways it could be improved: - Anton's mum is a bit annoying at the beginning of the book, - Not my favourite book so far.

Ewan