Subject to Change by Karen Nesbitt
- A great debut novel. Well written with authentic characters and dialogue.
- The title comes from the lyrics in A Matter of Time by the Foo Fighters. There are many more appropriate cultural references as well throughout the novel.
- Set in Quebec, which we don’t see very often, this novel is all about re-interpreting your life… about coming to terms with your life and moving forward.
- This book addresses the issues of teenage boys… of suppressed male emotions, propensity to physical and emotional violence, and the need for positive male role models.
- Declan’s family is spinning out of control, completely dysfunctional… the result being that he is overwhelmed and functioning well below his capabilities.
- At the heart of the book though lies friendship, true friendship, nothing complicated about it, deep and abiding.
- And then there is the suspense. More than once you will find your heart in your throat as a result of the dramatic tension. Be prepared for it!
Read the review at CM Magazine.
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- Learn more about the Forest of Reading here.
- Check out Forest Fridays, virtual visits with featured authors (link is to last year). We look forward to their return. When they do, we will be hosting a couple of them here at ESA.
Students are invited to take part in the Festival of Trees, at Harbourfront, on Tuesday May 15th.
- Permission forms are now available.
- Pick up a hard copy from Ms. Wray in the Library… or…
- Follow these links to electronic copies of the necessary information: Cover letter with details about the day; and, Excursion form, including permission form sign off sheet (return page 2 only!!)
- Permission forms are due back by Friday April 13th.