Rebecca Westcott is an author whose early habit of keeping a diary evolved into a career in storytelling. Her experiences in various teaching roles, including in a male prison, have deeply informed her unique perspective. She focuses on crafting narratives that resonate with readers, drawing from a rich tapestry of life experiences to create compelling stories. Her debut work explores themes that have been shaped by her diverse professional background.
Twelve-year-old Tally Olivia Adams, who is autistic, dreads her upcoming week-long class trip filled with teams and competitions. Her anxiety escalates when she learns she won't be bunking with her friend Aleksandra and will instead be with a group that includes the mean-spirited Skye. As Tally navigates the challenges of bullying and social dynamics, she must rely on her life skills to confront the situation and potentially forge new friendships.
With diary entries written by eleven-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, written in collaboration with esteemed author Rebecca Westcott, hasbeen widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism. Tally is eleven years oldand she's justlike her friends. Well, sometimesshe is. If she tries really hardto be. Because there's something that makes Tally notthe same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter howhard she tries: Tally is autistic. Tally's autism means there are things that botherher even though she wishesthey didn't. It means that some people misunderstand,her and feel frustratedby her. People think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn'trealise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices- all of it. And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with. Perfect for fans of Wonderand The Goldfish Boy, this sucker punch to the heart is valuable reading for children and adults alike. Endearing, insightful and warmly uplifting, Can You SeeMe?is a story of autism, empathy and kindness that will touch readers of all ages.
Mein schrecklich schöner, unvergesslicher Sommer Erin ist sauer, unglaublich sauer – darüber, dass ihre Mum sie einfach verlässt, und darüber, dass ihre Eltern sich um eine alte Teekanne streiten, während sie ihnen total egal ist. Aber das reicht natürlich nicht, jetzt müssen sie ihr auch noch den ganzen Sommer verderben, nur weil sie mit der Kreditkarte ihres Vaters losgezogen ist, um sich das lang ersehnte iPad zu kaufen: Anstatt mit ihren Freundinnen im Freibad zu entspannen, soll Erin ihrem Vater bei der Arbeit helfen – und der ist Gärtner in einem Altersheim! Dort trifft sie auf die griesgrämige alte Martha und Lucas mit den Strubbelhaaren, und ihr Sommer wird doch ganz anders als erwartet.
Helps you discover Liv's passion for photography, her brother's obsession with sticking to the rules, the stupidity of Moronic Louise at school, and how the family copes as Mum's terminal illness takes hold... schovat popis
Quiet, contemplative Izzy has always adored her charismatic, confident older sister, Alex. But when Alex starts going out with a new boyfriend, everything changes. Izzy isn't sure she can still trust her sister - but she will never stop loving her.
Five Things They Never Told Me is story to be felt and not forgotten, from Rebecca Westcott, author of Dandelion Clocks and Violet Ink . . . It's a glorious summer and Erin and Martha are both stuck at Oak Hill Home for the Elderly. Misunderstood and feeling ignored, they are equally frustrated by the situation. But as Erin learns to listen to Martha, she discovers some very important lessons about making her own voice heard.
A sharply written contemporary teen novel on bullying, the challengesgirls face in school and online, and the courage to be yourself- perfect for fans of Tamsin Winter and Holly Bourne.