Kingdown

King of Nothing
I would give the book a 7-8 out of 10 it has strong language and yet has gentle scenes its perfect for people who like violence but also like comedy and strong friendships and relationships. I liked the book because it relates to secondary school students and young men which is perfect for around that age level.

Ethan

Little Bang
Beautifully written with very realistic situations including teenage relationships and young pregnancy. It shows the hardships that Mel and Sid had to overcome throughout . This is a important topic that young people need to be aware of and this book shows it in such a respectful way, showing both sides of this very important decision and the way it would affect the rest of Mels life. I really love how they displayed different sides of Mel through the parents: Mels parents wanted to keep it, Sids didn't. It shows the two clashing sides of her life. Does she want to keep the baby and raise it for the rest of her life? Does she want to continue her education and abort it? At the end of the day it was her choice and Kelly McCaughrain made sure the reader understood that.

Maya

Little Bang
This book was amazingly written with very relatable topics such as accidental young pregnancy and the struggles that come along with it whilst also talking about the abortion ban in her country which makes it even harder for Mel to get through her pregnancy. The two characters Mel and Sid are very different and come from completely opposite backgrounds but it shows what they really are like inside and how people are judged from the way they look and not what they're like on the inside. My favorite thing about the book was definitely how you see their relationship adjust and change due to their circumstances but they were still strong and fought through everything and how it could motivate other people with similar struggles and help them get through their life. this was an beautiful book I thoroughly enjoyed it!

sophia

The Final Year
This book is slow to get into as it has a very unique poetry style the throughout whole book showing the story. I think this book is very cool with the design ,the way the words are laid out on the page for different scenarios and emotions. This book shows the side of poverty, brotherhood and friendship, Its different to other books and is a good read.

Robson

Little Bang
I really liked Little Bang, it was a really interesting book. Once you start reading it you can't really stop. I just do not really like how much it brings up abortion, it starts to get a bit boring after time, but overall I really liked the book and would definitely read it again. Its an amazing book.

Ava

Treacle Town
Treacle Town. This book is very exciting , enthusiastic , and adventurous. I really enjoyed this book as it is all about a group of boys who are living in harsh conditions in their town that have happened by a gang of other boys and have to figure out who is tearing apart their town and making it be how it is . This book is a coming of age novel and I would give it a 7/10 rating .

River

Treacle Town
it was really good! I feel as though it could do with a better ending- the characters like mark/biscuit at the start had a really bad turn but wee z just gives me a laugh because of his nickname. I mean this book really enters the modern day now like all the slang kids use nowadays. I rate it 9/10- probably the best book I've read in a while yet I do want to warn any young readers there is some strong language but it is based in a British/Scottish gang rivalry.

Dylan