Book 20 of 2024 📚

‘Ducking Long Way’ by Mark Atkinson

It’s a running book – been a while since I’ve read a running book.

This book is an autobiographical book about Mark Atkinson’s running, this is probably a good place to point out that he is a very good runner, so ignore the times he can run ultras in and concentrate on his experiences. These are experiences all ultra runners will have.

A good entertaining read. it will definitely enthuse you to get out running and aim high.

I’m off to book in a couple of marathons and a few ultras!

Book 19 of 2024

‘When Our Worlds Collided’ by Danielle Jawando

It’s another book that got 4 out of 5 stars. Another YA novel.

One moment can change everything

Really liked this book – I would definitely recommend this to older kids at school.

A fourteen-year-old lad gets stabbed outside a busy shopping centre. The novel follows three teenagers, from very different walks of life, who are thrown together when they witness the stabbing.

Book 18 of 2024 📚

‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ by J.K. Rowling

I’ve been teaching the first book in the series at school and thought I might as well read the next.

I quite enjoyed it. I definitely understand why kids love it! I was going to watch the film next but Kenneth Branagh is in it – can’t stand him!

I’m going to have a rest from Potter next – but I’ll be back to book three soon.