It is a likeable book with realistic features and relatable characters. Seven days brightminds educational toys for kids, gifts. Jesss life is difficult enough without kez picking on her. This bold, compelling and topical story about bullying is told from the perspective of the bully and the bullied.
Ainsworth has brought a fresh approach to the school bully story. Told from the point of view of the bullied and the bully, eve ainsworths debut novel is a taut. The gripping new 2020 psychological thriller from a top. Eve tackles the disturbing issue of bullying with sensitivity, but never lets up on the cracking pace. Nov 01, 2019 7 days eve ainsworth november 1, 2019 november 1, 2019 ahmad malik 0 comments so i was given a book from school to read with a group and had to discuss it with them later on. Eve ainsworth is not an author i had heard of before offering to read this book, and i. School should be a safe place for jess, but at the moment its everything she dreads. Seven days paperback by ainsworth eve isbn 140718590x isbn. Her life is difficult enough without kez picking on her. Seven days by eve ainsworth 9781407146911paperback. School should be a safe place but at the moment its everything jess dreads, and its made even m. They are unique as they are able to measure a child and a book on the same scale. Seven days seven days, book 1 by eve ainsworth fantastic fiction. Join us on 16th february to celebrate my new book, magpie.
Seven days is the story of jess, an overweight girl who doesnt have many friends, and is being bullied for how she looks by kez, a girl with a lot. Eve ainsworth talks bullying, selfharm, and writing teens. Feb 08, 2015 7 days is such a powerful and wonderful book and im glad that it is out there. Eve ainsworth has a great feel for the absurd and some remarkable comic timing jill murphy, the bookbag maisy has more problems to deal with than most and these are explored with honesty and a certain gravitas, but with the humour created by lifelike characters with the qualities and flaws of real human beings. Seven days by eve ainsworth paperback book free shipping. Seven days paperback book edition by eve ainsworth. Despite being beautiful and popular, kezs life isnt any sweeter. I also hope it will help anyone who has experienced bullying to have. You wont be able put it down until youve reached the conclusion. Thats why this book only took me a couple of days to. I feel like this is such an important book that everyone should read no matter whether you are being bullied, being a bully, watching someone be bullied or just want to know more about bullies. Eve will be in conversation with katherine woodfine talking all about tackling tough subjects in books for children.
Kicking off by eve ainsworth 9781912979202paperback. This is the case with eve ainsworths debut teen novel she has written another fiction book for adults 7 days, where the two main characters the bully and the target are also both victims. The tension builds and builds leading to an exciting and gripping conclusion, with plenty of emotional twists and turns along the way. At times the story made for uncomfortable reading but rightly so seven days brilliantly demonstrates how complex bullying issues can be. Seven days by eve ainsworth about seven days told from the point of view of the bullied and the bully, eve ainsworths debut novel is a taut, powerful portrait of two girls locked in battle with each other and themselves, spiralling towards a shocking conclusion.
If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your. This cues you in that what lies between the pages will be confronting and difficult as well. Jan 04, 2018 7 days eve ainsworth this is the perfect book to sit down and read in an evening mainly because as soon as you start you will be desperate to find out what happens to jess and kez. It is thoughtprovoking, grim and tense in equal measure. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or. Seven days is a compelling and disturbing story of bullying and abuse, from the perspective of the bully and the victim. The writing is choppy yet it flows that sounds really stupid. Eve ainsworth is an awardwinning teen author and experienced school speaker, with a background working for secondary schools in pastoral and child protection roles. From acclaimed childrens writer eve bunting comes a beginning reader series featuring the delightful frog and his friends rabbit, possum, raccoon, and squirrel. Seven days eve ainsworth book buy now at mighty ape. Dec 17, 2016 seven days is the story of jess, an overweight girl who doesnt have many friends, and is being bullied for how she looks by kez, a girl with a lot going on beneath her angry surface. They are unique as they are able to measure a child and a book on the same scale ensuring the right book gets to the right child at the right time. Interview with seven days author, eve ainsworth youtube. The book is not looking to judge, it is simply providing a message that there are often two sides to every story.
Seven days ebook by eve ainsworth 9781407154121 rakuten. By using both protagonists perspectives, eve ainsworth has offered a fresh take on this hardhitting topic, allowing the reader to hear both sides of the story. Thank you so much to eve and to the lovely people at scholastic for arranging this. Eve ainsworth author visit amazons eve ainsworth page. I wanted a break from the book i was reading, which is the hobbit, so i was looking through my book shelf and found this book. She has plenty of problems too but she finds comfort in knowing she is better off than jess or so she thinks. School should be a safe place for jess but at the moment its everything she dreads.
I cant wait to read more of eve s books in the future. Sep 04, 2017 book s that handle tough issues dont normally get a great response or it gets a mixed response because people dont know how they feel about the topic. Her debut novel seven days was released in 2015 and has been nominated for a string of awards including the carnegie medal. Yes, jess is a typical target because shes overweight, but thankfully the story avoids an unrealistic weight lossmakeover cliche. I highly recommend eve for a school visit, your students will thank you for it. This is the story of one week in jesss life and that of her tormentor, popular girl kez.
School should be a safe place for jess, a refuge from her difficult home life but thanks to kez and her friends, its everything she dreads. Crush seven days, book 2 by eve ainsworth fantastic fiction. School should be a safe place for jess but at the moment its everything she. In frogs lucky day frog and his friends try to find the end of the rainbow and frog looks for a new pond when an unwelcome visitor wont leave his. Seven days by eve ainsworth was a really thoughtprovoking novel about bullying told from the perspective of both the bully and the victim. But now she, mum and her little brother henry have finally moved far away, where ross will never find them. I would recommend this book to teens aged 1114 but feel that older teens may find it a little juvenile. Seven days by eve ainsworth about seven days told from the point of view of the bullied and the bully, eve ainsworth s debut novel is a taut, powerful portrait of two girls locked in battle with each other and themselves, spiralling towards a shocking conclusion. Eve ainsworth says i believe that seven days would be a very inspiring book for any reader that has experienced bullying, or indeed been a. Sweet sixteener lee gjertsen malone recently spoke to fearless fifteener eve ainsworth about her ya realistic contemporary debut novel, 7. Arrow signs ainsworths moving adult debut the bookseller. Seven days seven days, book 1 by eve ainsworth book cover, description, publication history. The story uses a dual narrative to explore the topical and increasingly apparent theme of bullying in todays secondary schools.
Eve ainsworth says i believe that seven days would be a very inspiring book for any reader that has experienced bullying, or. Read seven days by eve ainsworth available from rakuten kobo. By using both protagonists perspectives, eve ainsworth has. Both are people, with their good attributes as well as their bad. Feb 15, 2015 eve ainsworth is an amazing author who wrote a stunning debut novel that just opened my eyes to the world of bullying. It is very powerfullayer upon layer of hand written words that are hurtful, rude and slanderous. Oct 05, 2017 seven days by eve ainsworth, 9781407185903, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. She brings her novels to life for the students through her personal experiences, imagination and creativity. Mar 29, 2017 our patron of reading is author eve ainsworth. I really enjoy books with dual narratives, and in this book it was fantastic because it really gives you insight into the situation from the point of view of.
She has plenty of problems too but she finds comfort in knowing she is. Matters arent helped when lyn, kezs boyfriend, starts to get friendly with jess and cause even more jealousy between the two of them. Our warehouse teams are following all government guidance on social distancing. Ebook pdf epub download seven days by eve ainsworth. Her first book 7 days takes the perspective of both a student being bullied and the bully themselves. This debut novel from eve ainsworth follows 7 days in the life of two teen girls kez and jess. Buy seven days by eve ainsworth at mighty ape australia. Eve ainsworth s visits are engaging, thoughtful and entertaining. I thought it was a very interesting book, one that had me hooked right from the start and i felt very emotionally connected to both main characters. Seven days by eve ainsworth 9781407185903 booktopia. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Eve ainsworth says i believe that seven days would be a very inspiring book for any reader that has experienced bullying, or indeed been a bully themselves. Seven days is a quick, easy read that opens up the topic of every story having two sides. Both carefullyconstructed main characters, jess and kez.
Apr 01, 2021 eve ainsworth is a staple author for fans of ukya contemporary books, and so i was very excited to see that shes releasing a novella with barrington stoke this year. A fresh approach to the school bully story, which is a short, punchy read with a strong and everrelevant message. When im into a book i like, i find myself reading quicker than usual. Eve ainsworth is not an author i had heard of before offering to read this book, and i am so glad i did. The first thing that struck me about this book was its cover. School should be a safe place for jess, a refuge from her difficult home life but thanks to kez and her friends, its. So if youre looking for a light read, than this is probably a good book for you. The thing that i love about eve s books is how she doesnt shy away from difficult topics but also creates stories and characters to love. Seven days by eve ainsworth rakuten kobo new zealand. She clings to the fact she is better off than jess or so she thinks. Get it by fri, aug 14 mon, aug 24 from calgary, alberta brand new condition. Esme molloy, age 14 they say sometimes words can not describe, are simply not enough. Eve ainsworth has worked extensively in child protection and pastoral care roles, supporting teenagers with emotional and behavioural issues.
School should be a safe place but at the moment its everything jess dreads, and its made even more difficult by the. Schools earn scholastic rewards when parents or staff order from us. Today im taking part in the blog tour for seven days by eve ainsworth. From crawley, uk, eve writes books with a reallife punch but that is still accessible to an audience of 11 year olds. Shop and earn free booksfree books for your school 4. Sep 17, 2020 seven days by eve ainsworth download ebook at the link above.
She is the author of several bestselling novels including the awardwinning and carnegie medal nominated 7 days. This is the case with eve ainsworth s debut teen novel she has written another fiction book for adults 7 days, where the two main characters the bully and the target are also both victims. Eve ainsworth is a public speaker, creative workshop coordinator and awardwinning author who draws from her extensive work with teenagers managing emotional and behavioural issues to write authentic, honest and real novels for young people. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Can you think of any books that are written in a similar way to seven days.
Kez walker is beautiful, popular and appears to have it all. Seven days by eve ainsworth meet your next favorite book. Crush seven days, book 2 by eve ainsworth book cover, description, publication history. Eve lives in west sussex with her husband and two children. Eve deals with both sides of the story with equal understanding, so you cant simply hate kez for being a bully and you cant love jess purely because she is the victim. Seven days by eve ainsworth published by scholastic uk. She is dating one of the most popular guys in school, lyn, and is one of the few kids at. A short, punchy read with a strong message that, unfortunately, stays relevant.
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