Chicken house books sophia bennett on love song s most. After my recent discovery and love of reading a band themed book, and loving the synopsis of you don t know me, i had to request it, and i am so glad i did. I have never before read a sophia bennett book but after many people raved about her and told me that i had to read one of her books, i finally got around to doing so. Its a beautifully written, thoughtprovoking tale which deals honestly with the modern pressure. From the 1st page, you know whom is going to end up with whom and, despite hiccups along the way, that it will all pan out. Sophia bennett was kind enough to be interviewed by bookbag. Y ou don t know me is about a girl called sash and friend rose who used to live london and they made a band. Right up to the finals of killer act when the judges tell them one of them must go. Suddenly their friendship is put to the ultimate test. Review you dont know me sophia bennett paperback won in goodreads, first reads giveaway release date. Told with sophias trademark warmth and authenticity, love song explores every teen girls dream. It was on ok read, but i preferred you dont know me by the same author. You dont know me is a realistic and relatable book that highlights the concept of making tough decisions under pressure, the impact of the media, talent shows and the issue of cyber bullying in the ever expanding world of social.
A beautifully written story about the bonds of friendship, that also shines a spotlight on. Part 1 its funny how fifteen minutes can change your life. You dont know me by sophia bennett is in the top ten teen books of 20. The premise is utterly improbable the core story involves four girls winning an xfactorstyle competition sponsored by a facebookstyle site, the lead character is the popular hot girl and not, on paper, sympathetic and, in essence, were supposed to feel for some bullies. Her debut novel threads, won the timeschicken house competition in 2009, and in 2017 love song won the goldsboro books romantic novel of the year. Buy you dont know me by sophia bennett from waterstones today. Bennett does with it is extremely clever, and she uses the outlandishly impossible as a means of talking about the deeply. And you dont know me isnt shy about tackling the horrors of online bullying. I enjoyed following the girls rise to fame, and subsequent fall, and even though it was a light read you dont know me dealt with some serious issues including cyberbullying, body image and teenage celebrities. You don t know me one of the best ya contemporary stories ive read in years, exploring media manipulation, cyberbullying, body image, romance, friendship, making choices, and doing it all with incredible heart and a wonderful cast of characters. Off the back of books like glaze, it is nice to read another novel that juggles both the power and the danger of social media instant access, global power all lovely things, but with a real, human cost. You dont know me is a comingofage novel by david klass which tells the tale of a young boy who is abused and faces pressure in his school. Buy you dont know me by sophia bennett online from the works.
Buy a discounted paperback of you dont know me online from australias leading online bookstore. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You dont know me is another book that managed to grab my attention immediately and i found it extremely difficult to put it. He lives with his mother and his mothers boyfriend, stan, who he. And budding actress jenny has just landed a small part in a hollywood blockbuster. The look is still my favourite of sophia bennett book, i thought the relationship between the sisters was very moving and realistic, but this was definitely an enjoyable read. Thats not a bad thing as long as you realise that is what you are signing up for when you read this book. What happens if you betray your best friend on tv in front of millions. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to contact us. Sophia bennetts debut novel, threads, won the timeschicken house childrens fiction competition in 2009. Here, sophia tells us why page 282 is the most important page in.
Sophia bennett born 1966 is a british childrens writer, author of several novels for young adults. She lives in london with her husband and four children. You dont know me follows sasha, and her friends rose, jodie and nell, who record themselves singing an original song that gets put on the internet without their permission, and before they know it, theyve qualified to be entered into killer act, a national singing contest. You dont know me by sophia bennett general fiction at. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. You don t know me is another book that managed to grab my attention immediately and i found it extremely difficult to put it.
Sophia bennett has always wanted to write and says that every three years or so i become a penniless writer and hope for the best. And that love starts with the very pretty softlylit cover and the blue edging on the pages. The reason i chose you dont know me is simply because it sounded like it was going to be an interesting read that i thought i would enjoy. The last book i read by sophia bennett, you dont know me, was a stunning portrayal of media manipulation, cyberbullying and body image, on top of the romance and friendship youd expect in any top notch ya contemporary. Out this month is the wonderful love song by sophia bennett, author of you dont know me, the look, and the threads series. To celebrate the publication of sophia bennetts teen novel you dont know me, we asked talented young singersongwriter molly ross to compose her own version of one of the songs from the book. I have never read a book by sophia bennett before, and although i do own the look, it is still waiting to be read.
Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. You dont know me by sophia bennett, 9781908435460, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. She has written four detective novels and has in threads managed to combine both her long standing obsession with fashion and a keen desire to write for a younger audience. You don t know me opening extract in the future, everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes. My guilty pleasure reads usually have celebrities or the rise to fame in them. Sophia has been called the queen of teen dreams by journalist amanda craig, for her exploration of the worlds of fashion, art and music. After my recent discovery and love of reading a band themed book, and loving the synopsis of you dont know me, i had to request it, and i am so glad i did. However, the main character, sasha, was irritating. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or library. Sometimes theyre fashion designers, sometimes theyre would be. Fans of girl online by zoe sugg would enjoy love song, the look or you dont know me. Threads series, you dont know me, the castle, love song since her debut, threads and sequels beads and stars, sophia has written about girls discovering their inner power.
It took a while to get into this book, but it turned out to be an okay read. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Well, every teen girl except for our heroine, nina. Crushingcinders odd ramblings of an obsessed reader home. Buy you dont know me by sophia bennett, in very good condition.
You dont know me opening extract in the future, everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes. This is a book trailer that was done for one of my educational classes. Browse sophia bennetts bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Schools earn scholastic rewards when parents or staff order from us. It is instantly recognisable as written by sophia bennett because only she could write something like this.
You dont know me has quickly become one of my favourite ukya books. She has since published six further teen novels, including the look and love song. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Y ou dont know me is about a girl called sash and friend rose who used to live london and they made a band. Writing songs for you dont know me, with author sophia.
This is exactly what sophia bennett explores in her new ya novel, you dont know me. You dont know me the songs and cyberbullying one you dont know me one of the best ya contemporary stories ive read in years, exploring media manipulation, cyberbullying, body image, romance, friendship, making choices, and doing it all with incredible heart and a. I used to love the xfactor when it was first released, but as it got more and more about bad auditions and the humour in them, something i felt uncomfortable with, i switched off now its all about the voice. Sophia bennett audio books, best sellers, author bio.
You dont know me by sophia bennett, 9781531869427, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. You don t know me by sophia bennett, 9781908435460, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It was a book that i thoroughly enjoyed and ill definitely be recommending it to all of my friends. I loved you dont know me by sophia bennett so wholly and entirely. And you don t know me isnt shy about tackling the horrors of online bullying.
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