The Library Book Club choice for October is "We Come Apart" by Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan - two award winning authors. In a new venture, parents/guardians are also invited to borrow the book from the Library and to share the experience of reading Young Adult books over the course of the academic year.
This month's Book Club choice is "We Come Apart" by Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan. It is a verse novel.
In a new venture, parents/guardians are also invited to borrow the book from the Library and to share the experience of reading Young Adult books over the course of the academic year. The standard is generally superb!
Goodreads.com talks about the book: "From two acclaimed authors comes an emotional story told in verse about friendship, love, and overcoming unbeatable odds. Authors Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan have joined forces to tell the story of Nicu and Jess, two troubled teens whose paths cross in the unlikeliest of places. Nicu has emigrated from Romania and is struggling to find his place in his new home. Meanwhile, Jess's home life is overshadowed by violence. When Nicu and Jess meet, what starts out as friendship grows into romance as the two bond over their painful pasts and hopeful futures. But will they be able to save each other, let alone themselves?
For fans of Una LaMarche’s Like No Other, this illuminating story told in dual points of view through vibrant verse will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page."
Watch a short video of the two author's discussing collaborating on the book:
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In the run up to the state exams, Stratford's Wellbeing Team draws your attention to the suite of resources on gov.ie under the heading of Wellbeing support for Exam Students, Parents and School Staff.
As is tradition at this time of year, the annual rounders game took place between our outgoing 6th Years and Teachers. Despite great efforts by our 6th years and some fabulous play, Teachers came out victorious. Fair play to all who played in this game.
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Congratulations to our prize winners at our end of year assembly. Awards including attendance, student of the year and the Principal's Junior & Senior student award for this academic year.
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