Wow! This graphic novel tells the story of twin brothers Josh and JB and their relationship with girls, their dad, their mum, with basketball and each other. Told in episodes (and through clips of basketball games) you see the highs and lows of both brothers and what makes them tick. This book is perfect for reluctant readers and the pace is super fast and satisfying at the same time. As someone who knew very little about basketball it made me want to read up on it more (and perhaps watch a game or two!) Teens will sympathise and empathise with the brothers and the tough decisions that need to be made.
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First of all can I say how amazing Barrington Stokes books are? Dyslexic friendly and the perfect contrast in paper... much applause to you! The story is that of Owen who befriends a statue of a soldier in his local council owned garden. But things are about to change and Owen realises that sometimes, even when times are rough and things don’t look so bright, we can still do little things to change our fate. A perfect book for readers of all ages which is heart warming, lovely and full of hope. Bri has a dream to be a superstar rapper. But she has a lot to live up to. She lives in a down at heel neighbourhood and she is always getting into trouble at school. Her family live hand to mouth. Times are hard. But Bri has talent. Talent that she wants to use to turn her families fortunes around. Unfortunately in a world where social media is King and gossip is rife it is difficult to always say what you mean without it being misunderstood or misread. Bri wants to make the right decisions for her and her family and for her own future. This story is full of punch and hard knocks, harsh realities and rap music but also rays of hope and not giving up on your dreams! The language is quite fruity throughout - not recommended for younger readers (14 years and up) |
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