Book Review: Geek Girl All That Glitters by Holly Smale

My review of Geek Girl All That Glitters by Holly Smale

 

 

Blurb from the back cover

 

Harriet Manners knows many facts.

*Toilet roll was invented by the Chinese in 600AD

*A comet's tail always points away from the sun

*The average healthy heart beats 70 times per minute. Even when it's broken.

But she knows nothing about making new friends at sixth form. And even less about being a glittering supermodel success. Which she now is - apparently...

 

My thoughts on the book

 

This booked is aimed at 11+, but even as an adult, it's a good, easy read. Ideal if you fancy a good book but don't want to have to concentrate too much. I love the central character, Harriet. She is someone I think young teenagers could very easily relate to. She is warm, kind and just wants to be liked, but as a bit of a misfit, she finds it hard to make friends. The story tells of Harriet's brief success as a model, and how she is instantly popular. A story of shallow teenage behaviour and true friendship. This is one of a series of books, and although I haven't read any of the others, I didn't feel lost or like I didn't know what was going on.

 

Conclusion and rating

Ideal for teenagers, this is a good book to teach kids that beauty isn't skin deep, and the importance of friendship. I also like the random facts that are often thrown in. Very interesting and overall a good read! 4/5

 

Available now! to buy your copy, click here.

 

Check back Friday, when I will be running a giveaway to win a copy of this book and a copy of Demon Road by Derek Landy. If you missed my review of that one, have a look here.





 

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I was gifted this book in return for my review, but all opinions are my own. As an avid reader, I would never recommend a book I didn't really enjoy!





My 5 Favourite Childhood Books

Today's post was originally going to be why reading is an important education tool. After researching the topic, I realised it was just going to be a post full of links to other sites and quotes from other people. Not only is that boring to read, but it's a bit of a cop out.
I don't feel anywhere close to qualified to try and add something new to the topic, but I will say I whole heartedly agree that reading is the key to getting children interested in education. They can learn so much without even realising they are learning.
While pondering this topic, it occurred to me that I can still remember my favourite books from my time at nursery - so between 3 and 5 years old. That's a long time for any memory to stay with me, so these books must have had a deeper effect on me than I realised.
I decided to list the 5 books I still fondly remember after all this time, so if you are looking for some inspiration for something to read with your child, then you won't go far wrong starting with some of these!

1.Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

 

2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

3. The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

4. Where's Spot by Eric Hill

5. Peepo by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

 

That's just a small few, there is a lot of others I could have added here. I hope you enjoyed my little trip down memory lane. What were you're favourite nursery books?

 

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