Apple and Rain

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Cece gets some hearing aids and they are called the phonic ear, she can hear just about everything her teacher does: Going to the lavatory, private conversations and lots more. Because Cece can hear everything her whole class thinks that she is a superhero. I’m not sure why this book was on my to-read list. On getting it out of the library, I had no memory of the premise. I think perhaps I just liked the cover (I know, I’m terrible, but it’s so pretty). Aparte de los largos versos de poemas y borradores de tareas en inglés, en realidad sentí que la escritura era bastante simple y joven. El tema también es bastante perturbador, sobre una madre terrible que abandona a su hija para una carrera como actriz, y luego regresa y se aprovecha de su necesidad de aprobación. Aprecié el enfoque en el comportamiento de un padre en un género lleno de padres ausentes, pero la madre de Apple fue una excusa lamentable para uno. Abandono, comportamiento irresponsable, esperar que su hija falte a la escuela y sea niñera / sirvienta y dejarla beber, todo está aquí. I'm not usually one to go in for decimalised rating, but I don't think it was as bad as two stars or as good as 3. Though poetry has never be a favourite of mine, I really enjoyed Apple's poems throughout the novel, and how her teacher seemed to really care about her, and saw her potential. Apple was actually such an outstanding protagonist, and her relationships with every single character were truly wonderful.

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Although perhaps the intended target audience is younger than me, it’s definitely not a children’s book. Rubber-band jewellery - the coolest thing around, and so simple to make! Everyone's crazy for rubber-band jewellery! Discover how to make 35 fantastic designs for yourself and your friends. All you need to make basic bracelets are colourful rubber bands, a loom that you can make yourself, a hook and a clip - it's that simple! The patterns in this book show you how to make a whole host of different items that you can customise by choosing your own colourways. Every one of these projects, from a pretty diamond bracelet to a chic pinstripe bracelet, and from a fabulous kaleidoscope bracelet to cute ladybird and bee bracelets, will inspire you to get crafting. Start out with Easy-Peasy Bracelets, and, as your skills improve, try some of the Craftier Bracelets. Then, why not make some Awesome Accessories? You'll find a headband, earrings, keyring, charms and more. It's so easy to create these fun bracelets and accessories. All the projects have clear step-by-step illustrated instructions, so you'll be an expert in no time! Show book The plot was good although at times unbelievable. No school is that careless to let a student go without being told by the legal guardian. But Del being introduced, Rain's disappearance and the whole Donna/Pilar malarkey intrigued me. The story is quite simple. Appolinia Apostopoulou (Apple), has lived for eleven years with her strict Nana, (whom I loved, by the way) who often treats her like a child, much to Apple’s chagrin. When one day, Apple’s estranged mother who had left in hopes of becoming an actress turns up, Apple, wants to move in with the flighty woman. Poetry can teach us about ourselves. It can comfort us when we are in despair. It can bring joy. But not only that...it can open us up. It can make our worlds bigger and brighter and clearer. It can *transform* us.”A story of the redeeming power of love. It's beautifully written and it made me cry but it also made me laugh' - The Bookbag

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Sarah Crossan: One is a different book to all my others because it was the subject matter above everything else that motivated me to write about Tippi and Grace. Photograph: PR Apple and Rain is shelved as YA but, not long into it, I discovered that the main character is 13. This worried me cause I’m 20 and I don’t really want to read books aimed at 13 year olds. The winners of The Farshore Reading for Pleasure Teacher Awards 2023, highlighting the work schools are doing to encourage a love of reading, have... The issue with Apple’s Nan is that she is overprotective, basically treats Apple like she’s about 8 which is, understandably, frustrating. Apple, however, very much to her credit, doesn’t make too much of a fuss about it, although she does express annoyance over it.I’ve read all of Sarah Crossan’s novels now, and in my opinion, Apple and Rain is her best work so far. This book is filled with emotions, and is bound to make anyone feel. A tale of coming of age, learning what real love is and different forms of love, Apple and Rain transcended my high expectations.

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This being my first Sarah Crossan novel, I didn't have many ideas as to what to expect. However, this one time, I let my expectations reach a higher peak, and needless to say, Apple and Rain did not disappoint. A story of the redeeming power of love. It's beautifully written and it made me cry but it also made me laugh The Bookbag The story itself is simple, yet haunting. Eleven years ago, Apple's mother left her. Ever since then, Apple has dreamed about her mother returning her and rescuing her from the strict care of her grandmother. And one day she does - although her mother turns out to be nothing like Apple expected...This poignant, realistic tale is about learning to love and taking responsibility, and how poems can tell the truth' - Sunday Times Book of the Week Apple and Rain is a wonderful feel-good kind of book, the kind that doesn’t offer you an unrealistic happy ending, but rather an ending which leaves the reader full of hope. A wonderful book indeed’ www.librarymice.com So when Apple, desperate for her mother’s approval actually does move in with her mother, and meets Rain, her sister, I was confused. And then I had my oh, okay moment when I realised that I wasn’t completely wrong in my initial assumption. Sad Apple does indeed meet sadder Rain with double mommy issues. I knew then that I’d found myself a MG coming-of-age read.

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Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical MomentsLike a brilliant hybrid of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson, Sarah Crossan entices you into her world, then tells a moving, perceptive and beautifully crafted, Carnegie Shortlisted story which has the power to make you laugh and cry. I must admit that I was expecting this book to be about a teenage girl going through a tough time who finds a boy who is also going through a tough time and then they bond and fall in love. Das Cover verbreitet eine gewisse Melancholie, ist aber dennoch schön anzusehen und passt hervorragend zur Geschichte. Dazu finde ich es sehr gut, dass der Verlag das Original-Cover weitgehend unverändert gelassen hat. Die Kurzbeschreibung liest sich ebenfalls sehr gut und hat mich direkt neugierig gemacht. A poignant and touching story, Apple and Rain is a story about family, poetry, wishes and growing up. Holly, Jonathan and Davy had an auntie Irene, who was loaded with money and hid her jewellery and paperwork in safes and buried them in different places.