All the Things That Could Go Wrong

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One thing I really liked about this book was how it portrayed the bullying, and how one can feel like their trapped. Of course, if you're being bullied, you should tell someone, but this book really shows how it's not as easy as it seems, and that simply saying those words and trying to get help sometimes doesn't feel possible, which is another reason it was so hard to read in that sense. You really want Alex to get the help and you watch him struggle with it, but he just can't do it. Here's a list of things that can and might go wrong at your event. If you know them now, it could save you later! Things That Go Wrong at Events

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Dan on the other hand, has a very different set of circumstances. His brother has been taken away from him for reasons he’s not ready to admit, his parent’s marriage is decaying and he’s all alone. This broke my heart and I was rooting for him throughout the novel. Okay, Dan,’ says Mr Francis. ‘I think that’s enough of that. Mr Giles, perhaps you’d like to lead us on to the next tank.’ The class start to walk off with Miss French. ‘Not you, Dan.’I found the unwillingness to tell an adult about the bullying (from Alex) particularly frustrating. Being a Mum myself I always encourage open communication, and fine it so frustrating to hear that a situation cannot be communicated because XYZ may happen. Then again, I am not a 12 year old with social anxiety, I am a 27 year old with social anxiety and a very strong opinion. See that big fat one.’ He pointed at a large yellow fish swimming on its own. ‘Well, it used to be a little fish, but then it started to eat all the other fish and it got big and strong. That’s what you’ve got do.’

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There are four hundred and forty different species of shark in the world and they’re split into eight categories; from the really small ones, like the catfish, to the medium-size hammerheads right up to the huge whale sharks in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.’ I’d tell him I wouldn’t dare put my hand in there. Ben said he wouldn’t either. The last time we came here he told me how the biggest fish got to be so big. With a forward plot through the two main characters' perspectives, the stories in this book try to explore how pre-teens face life's problems that they have to find solutions for on their own.Does it eat people? Does it bite people and tear them apart, and splat blood everywhere like in Jaws?’ I don't see this as encouraging bullying but realising a truth that even bullies are humans. They don't necessarily bully 'just because we're bad so that's why'. Most bullies don't go round thinking 'Better bully someone today because I'm the bad guy and that's what I do!'. They have their reasons, whether we like them or not. This made for a realistic and interesting story, and two characters that I could engage with. The bullies have attempted to dunk his head down the toilet, called him names, thrown his schoolbooks in a puddle, thrown his trainers over a telephone wire, left him in an empty cave in the middle of nowhere, and spat on him. Alex is terrified and spends his days trying to avoid them, but knows they’ll get him again tomorrow. But nothing. This is a school trip; we’re not going to be allowed to visit these places if you misbehave. You’re here to learn, not be the joker. Do you understand?’

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Another thing I really liked was how Dan was being influenced by another person to bully Alex. It just shows that bullying someone can be a type of peer pressure. I'd never really thought about it that way before since I think I'm always thinking more about the victims experience, but there's definitely the bully's side to the story too. I mean, I've always known that a bully often has their own problems in their life, but as a peer pressure as well, it's just something I've never thought of that much. It’s amazing! Such a bold idea to have a character like Dan… you pulled it off brilliantly.’ Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster The tag line for this is book is "there are two sides to every story." I thought this would involve some sort of revelation on behalf of both characters and while there was a slight change in perception, it wasn't a POW! Whoa! kind of moment. It sort of came as a meh and didn't really come to resolution. The guide smiles. ‘No, not every shark is like the one in Jaws. They’ve got a bad reputation but they don’t all eat people. In fact, very few do.’ I feel this is the right time to mention this book had so many references. One that really stood out to me was the Horrible Histories reference, which I fully appreciated. I'm not a huge fan of Star Wars, but if you are then, you 're in for a treat, since this book is practical filled with Stars Wars (though not to an extent where it's boring to those who don't like Star Wars. I didn't necessarily understand some parts of it, but it didn't drag on, if you get what I mean) since Alex (and Dan) are Stars Wars fans.

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Alex has contamination OCD which is so debilitating that he is often unable to leave the house. Immediately, I warmed to him and resonated with him completely. The writer does a fantastic portrayal of what it’s like to live with such a crippling mental illness by highlighting the awful thoughts that go through Alex’s head on the daily. I found this incredible. What’s more is that despite his illness, Alex is completely his own person with hopes and dreams and hobbies and a life which I thought was remarkable. A lot of writers often make the mistake of allowing their characters to become their illness. Alex has OCD, he is not OCD. Water’s steaming up into my face. I hear Elliott’s dad beeping the car horn outside and I don’t want to make Mum late because last week she got a warning from her supermarket boss. This may seem counterproductive, but trust me on this one. When you imagine all of the things that could go wrong, they don’t seem very concrete. That is to say this. They’re much scarier in your head than they are.