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Lädt ... The Edge of Thirteenvon Nova Weetman
Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.  HeatherLINC | Jan 31, 2023 |   It’s refreshing to read something Australian. And I was interested in how it’s about a family who lost their house in a bushfire, but neither the fire nor its aftermath are the focus of this story -- the fire obviously not easily forgotten, it still affects them, but it’s not a dominating force. [Dad] explained to me that these forests are made up of layers of vegetation. Those seeking light grow the tallest -- usually the eucalypts -- and they stretch their branches as high as they can to chase the sun. This upper storey protects the smaller plants from the wind. The second level includes the tree ferns and the shorter, bushier plants. They come up to the waist of the tall trees. Then the bottom layer is the forest floor covered with decomposing litter and branches that support the growth of the fungi and moss and small ferns. Down here it’s well shaded. It’s a bit like my friends and me. There’s Ellie stretching up to the sun, her long legs catapulting her above the rest of us, as she tries to protect us from being buffeted by the world. Bridge is next, chasing after Elie but not quite as tall, filling the space with loudness and laughter. I’m on the ground, a bit in the dark about where I’m supposed to be going, always the seedling trying to grow but slower than everyone else. (  ) Herenya | Sep 24, 2022 | The edge of thirteen pays homage to the Fleetwood Mac song "Edge of Seventeen"as there are a couple of references to Fleetwood Mac in the book. All-in all this was a nice coming of age story set in the now with Clem throwing herself at a boy who SPOILER ALERT turns out to be gay, and having to grow up quickly to overcome her embarrassment. nicsreads | May 4, 2021 | Zeige 3 von 3 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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Thirteen-year-old Clem deals with fitting in and falling out in this authentic story of friendship, from a beloved middle-grade author. Clem Timmins can't wait to see her best friends after being apart all summer holidays. But when they get back together, things have changed. Bridge is boy-crazy and acting like a different person. Ellie is wearing a bra and having a real-life romance. Clem feels left behind. When she makes friends with Tom, suddenly everyone's gossiping about whether they're going to be a couple. Clem's got no interest in having a boyfriend. Or does she? At school camp, Bridge crosses the line and Clem has to ask herself - can she keep growing up with her friends when they're growing apart? This story of fitting in and falling out perfectly captures how it feels to balance on the edge of who you are and who you want to be. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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 Google Books — Lädt ...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)823.4Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Post-Elizabethan 1625-1702BewertungDurchschnitt: (3.5)
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I think many girls could identify with Clem as she battles with new physical, emotional and social changes that come when on the cusp of adolescence. I loved that Clem was nerdy and had a passion for flora but, at the same time, often felt overwhelmed and unsure of herself. As a Teacher Librarian myself, I was thrilled at the positive role the library and librarian played.
Gentle and emotional, "The Edge of Thirteen" was an honest portrayal of early adolescence which will definitely be popular with tween girls. A sweet read. (