Poppy in pieces - Atkinson, Sue
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An honest and hopeful Young Adult thriller, set in South London, about the power of friendship as Poppy tries to tell someone her secret that her stepfather is sexually abusing her. But how does she tell about this horror in her life? The story is set in the context of a school production of 'The Tempest' and the themes of 'The Tempest' of rape, bullying, gangs and whether to take revenge or not run through the story. Poppy's family is dysfunctional, and the story of emotional struggle is told with sensitivity and insight showing the damage child sexual abuse and school bullying by girls can…mehr

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An honest and hopeful Young Adult thriller, set in South London, about the power of friendship as Poppy tries to tell someone her secret that her stepfather is sexually abusing her. But how does she tell about this horror in her life? The story is set in the context of a school production of 'The Tempest' and the themes of 'The Tempest' of rape, bullying, gangs and whether to take revenge or not run through the story. Poppy's family is dysfunctional, and the story of emotional struggle is told with sensitivity and insight showing the damage child sexual abuse and school bullying by girls can do to mental health. Can Poppy find the strength to tell? Does new boy Harry fancy her? Will she and Harry get together?
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Sue lives in South London with her husband and Westie. She used to be a primary school teacher but then went into research to explore how children could learn maths more effectively. She has lectured in maths education in the UK and internationally. She has published a range of books, from academic books for teachers to short stories for children. Sue has run 10 marathons and 3 ultras, and she likes running along the Thames Path looking for kingfishers and egrets. She also likes curling up on the sofa to read, especially children's literature. Since she was a child Sue has been a birdwatcher and she especially likes doing that in Scotland. She also likes growing and searching out wildflowers, and eating chocolate. She has two children and eight grandchildren.