It was lovely to get back to school and be welcomed back so heartily. I felt really loved. The students were happy to see me. They came up to me in the yard and said ‘You’re back, Do we have you today?’ with smiles on their faces that were infectious. I had no idea at that […]

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‘Kill the Possum’ is like ‘Our Little Secret’ in some ways. It lets you into a world where young people are trapped in secrecy and powerlessness. It is a very thought provoking book and filled me with anguish in parts. I could feel the pain and desperation in the young teenage males who had no where to go […]

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‘Our Little Secret’ is very popular with the girls at school. Now that I have completed it, I can see why.  It’s set in a small community and unpretentiously reveals some of the hardships teen girls grapple with. The position the young, innocent heroine finds herself in is described with a clear youthful voice. It was very believable and I’m […]

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Yes, I’ve finally finished the ‘Twilight’ series. If it weren’t for the enthusiasm of the young people I surround myself with, I don’t think I would have got to that happily ever after ending, it was. I really didn’t see how it was all going to turn out. I’m not going to spoil it and […]

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One great thing about being without the Internet was that I got to read more. I am nearly finished the ‘Twilight’ series.
‘Eclipse’ like the previous two books was very long and in parts seemed to drag for me. I know many of the young people I teach think these books are just wonderful, but I […]

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Tonight I went out for dinner with my family and friends. I met the parents of one of my current students. I told them they had a great son and they agreed. I always love it when parents agree with me about their children. Often parents will tell you how awful their child is at […]

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I finished the second in the Twilight series this week and have began ‘Eclipse’. Everyone is reading these books! Even my chiropractor tonight when she saw what I was reading admitted that she was staying up late to read just one more chapter… as you do!
I liked ‘New Moon’. My favourite part was when the […]

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I am enjoying Scott Westerfeld’s series more with each book. In ‘Specials’ the main character, Tally is made into a new form of Pretty after being recaptured from the wild yet again. She is basically a weapon and as such becomes a cold hearted person who is unable to relate to those she once loved.
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Last night I attended the deb and it was great. I think it is more relaxing when it doesn’t involve your own children. The girls looked amazing and the formalities were quick. There didn’t seem to be as many as previous years. Most of the kids I’d taught, and it is always lovely to see them […]

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This book is part of a series of books about possible futures. I have been reading it since January as I commented on Cellobella’s post: The Uglies Trilogy. I really got into it the last couple of weeks when I’ve been resting off this cold. It’s was given to me by a year 7 student […]

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